Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Benefits & Perks:

With Kristie M. Beach CPA's 2080 Annual Hours Policy for Accounting professionals, KMB continues to be leader in the Public Accounting Industry. 2080 combined with our Flex Policy, and our competitive compensation and benefits package, KMB remains a destination employer. If you want to join a team that offers excellent opportunities for career development and advancement, please apply for any open position you meet requisite qualifications.

Description:

Kristie M. Beach CPA's is seeking entry level Staff Accountants to join its Auditing team in Buffalo. The staff accountant will be responsible for insuring assigned engagements are completed in a timely fashion using the resources provided by the firm while maintaining the standards set forth by the firm’s quality control document. The Company offers a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance.

Job Duties to include the following, but not limited to:

• Responsible for insuring the assigned engagements are completed timely and with minimal error

• Interact with clients to facilitate workflow

• Conduct research, maintain proficiency in professional standards and develop expertise within the firm

• Learn and adhere to the firm’s policies and procedures

• Help to develop and attract Interns and Staff by providing assistance with recruiting, mentoring and professional development programs

• Prepare audit files and documents.

• Perform audit programs on assigned audit areas.

• Complete audit workpapers using client provided documents.

• Review and inspect completed financial statements.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills: 

• BS in Accounting required; 150-hour degree preferred

• Willingness to travel

• CPA exam in process a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective leadership, interpersonal, organizational, technology and analytical skills

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to handle and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Proficient computer skills in:

o Creative Solutions

o QuickBooks

o Excel

o Word

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and verbal and written communication skills.

• Multi-tasking.

• Strong communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills for facilitating all firm billing with partners, bill managers and clients.

• Possess the ability to listen and handle elevated situations as they arise and maintain professionalism in difficult conversations with staff and clients.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, due date oriented environment.

• Extreme confidentiality required.

• Ask appropriate questions as needed