Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About us

Genske Mulder is the leading accounting firm in the nation for dairy and agribusiness and one of the top 200 national accounting firms overall. We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant for our office located in Ontario, California. If you are passionate about tax and accounting, and you are seeking to enhance your knowledge and experience in public accounting, you could be a great fit for our company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation, Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements for various types of clients and industries
• Individual, Corporate, S-Corp, LLC/LLP (Partnership), Non-Profit, Gift, Estate, and Trust Tax Planning and Preparation
• Payroll and Sales Tax Return Preparation
• Bookkeeping and write-up services
• Prepare work papers following the Firm’s policies and procedures and recommended best practices
• Bring unusual or significant accounting and tax-related questions to a supervisor
• Demonstrate awareness of budgets on engagements and the ability to work with supervisors or managers in keeping within those budgets
• Become familiar with and comply with the Firm’s policies, procedures, manuals, forms, and relevant software

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Preferred: Master’s Degree or CPA
• Required: 3+ years public accounting experience; Preferred: 1+ years Agriculture accounting
• Actively pursuing CPA certification, if not already licensed, by sitting for all scheduled exams, preferred
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks, Lacerte Tax Preparation software, and Practice Management preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail and a focus on accountancy
• Ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and projects
• Must be able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training
• Proactive, resourceful, and client-oriented
• Acceptance and execution of job responsibilities within a team environment
• Ability to work overtime as required