Senior Staff Accountant

CPA - SENIOR and STAFF ACCOUNTANTS Professional Service Firm - Ellicott City, MD Asher Financial Services, CPAs is a local certified public accounting and financial advisory firm with regional and national experience. Our firm is located in Ellicott City, just minutes away from Columbia Town Center and Old Town Ellicott City. The firm is committed to providing the highest quality accounting, tax and financial planning and advisory services. CPA - SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Asher Financial Services is seeking an experienced CPA. We are looking for a person with an executive presence and strong tax and accounting skills. Experience in corporate tax, general ledger analysis, financial statement preparation and working with closely held businesses and their owners is a must. Our goal is to assist our clients with organizing their business and personal finances in such a way as to minimize their tax obligations to the fullest extent allowed. We are closely involved with helping our clients comply with all federal, state and local tax filing obligations. Responsibilities and Descriptions of Duties Corporate tax expertise, including multistate and international filings Preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations (both C & S), non-profits, estates and trusts Tax planning for individuals, closely held businesses, and corporations Tax research Thorough understanding and experience of tax compliance requirements for all types of entities including corporations (C & S), partnerships, individuals, non-profits, estates and trusts Federal and state government audit representation Supervision of staff in accordance with the firm's policies Good communication and organizational skills Qualifications: Applicants must possess a BS degree in Accounting from an accredited University and a current CPA License along with at least 5 to 10 years experience in tax. Must possess strong communication and analytical skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to client's needs. Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and written, be technically competent, self-motivated and reliable to anticipate needs of clients, etc. Experience with QuickBooks and ProSeries tax software is a plus. Must be able to use online tax research resources, understand the research process, and utilize tax efficiency consulting techniques. Required experience Tax: 5-10 years Financial Statement Preparation - Compilation and Review Required education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting CPA - STAFF ACCOUNTANT Asher Financial Services, CPAs is seeking a detail oriented individual with the following experience and qualifications: Individual, Corporate, LLC and Partnership accounting and tax preparation. Knowledge of QuickBooks, ProSeries and Microsoft Office #J-18808-Ljbffr