Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Job:

CALLING ALL CPA’S TO HARRISON, ARKANSAS!

(This is not a remote position. Must be willing and able to work in an office setting.)

Are you a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who holds an active license (preferably) in the state of Arkansas? Are you growing your career and looking for a company to support your long term professional development? Do you have recent experience working as a CPA in a public accounting firm so you’re up to date, in the know? Are you ready to make a change and see if the grass really IS greener? Are you from the north central/north west AR area and want to come back? Then Bell & Company is looking for you.

Who is Bell & Company, PA?

Excellent question! Bell & Company is a midsize CPA firm based in North Little Rock, AR with offices in Conway and Harrison. THIS POSITION WILL OFFICE IN HARRISON, ARKANSAS. We have proudly served our clients for 45 years and are still growing. Our success is attributable to our strong leadership and the excellent team of people who provide exceptional service to our clients. We are made up of dedicated people who take pride in the work they do, are willing to go the extra mile to ensure our clients receive the service they expect and for which Bell & Company is known.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is a licensed CPA, not in process, with a minimum of 3 years having worked as a CPA and 5 years of current experience in public accounting. We are looking for someone that really likes to do taxes. Simple but true. We need someone who understands how to prepare simple and complex tax returns. While we do prepare individual returns, we focus more on business returns; some are complex with multiple entities or multi-state clients or maybe a non-profit group or even a trust. This diversity in our client base brings diversity to the work you will do. Do you enjoy a challenge? Then public accounting is for you.

Tell me more about the work and expectations… you ask?

Sure thing. We expect you to come ready to collaborate, share information, and ask when you don’t know something. Don’t spin your wheels too long on something because that just wastes time and money. Be open to others coming to you when they know you are the more experienced or more knowledgeable one on something.

We expect you to learn our company, policies, procedures and why we do what we do and how we do it. Once you understand these things we welcome suggestions and ideas to improve client service, processes, or ways to collaborate more effectively.

Additionally, you will be expected to (gotta love bullet points):

• Know how to prioritize your work and complete it timely and accurately.
• Prepare business and individual tax returns; may do some bookkeeping.
• Know how to review tax returns prepared by others.
• Keep up with tax changes and industry standards by continuing education; professional associations and professional periodicals.
• Be able to communicate effectively both written and orally.
• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships as well as with your coworkers.
• Represent Bell & Company in a professional and positive way at networking or other professional events.
• Assist in training other Staff Accountants as needed.
• And several other things that there’s not enough space to add here.

So, what are we looking for in a qualified candidate?

• If you are a licensed CPA then you already possess the educational qualifications we require. However, we also require at least 5 years (more is better) of current public accounting experience with 3 years having worked as a licensed CPA. We are looking for someone who is professional, positive, and dependable. We also look for someone who knows Word, Excel, Adobe, UltraTax, PracticeCS, Engagement, Quickbooks – desk top and online.
• And just a nice person who can work independently and collaboratively.

What about salary and benefits?

Your years of experience in public accounting and as a CPA will be a determining factor for the position and salary for which you are qualified.

As part of your total compensation package, we offer a compliment of benefits to include paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid health*/dental/vision insurance plus more. Salary ranges from $70,520-$98,280 DOE (well above the median household income).

Does this resonate with you?

If after reading this you’re finding yourself nodding yes, then we need to talk. It never hurts to have a conversation. Please go to and hit the APPLY button. There are a handful of questions to answer and then a place to upload your resume. Come on…you know you want to!

(Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Bell & Company currently does not sponsor international Visa's or other Employment Authorization Documents that require employer sponsorship.)

Harrison, AR is nestled in the Ozark mountains. A community of 14,000 people, Harrison is growing in population. A median household income of $45k and a lower cost of living than the national average makes this city a good opportunity for a professional. The natural beauty of the mountains along with the nearby Buffalo River are among top favorites for outdoor enthusiasts. Harrison is 30 minutes from Branson, MO and an hour from Eureka Springs, AR both cities are tourist favorites for food and entertainment.