Accountant

Job Type Full-time Description The responsibilities for this key position are: · Developing a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentations · Obtaining a thorough understanding of generally accepted assurance standards and common assurance procedures and techniques · Drafting financial statements and reports in accordance with standards · Assuming responsibility for efficiently supervising both assurance and non-assurance engagements · Effectively communicating with clients to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to the client · Demonstrating skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty · Demonstrating competencies in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards · Possessing technical knowledge sufficient to train staff accountants · Reviewing staff workpapers, making certain they are appropriate · Performing broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, senior managers or partners is kept to a minimum · Effective communication skills with staff, supervisors and management · Training and instructing assistants in work to be performed · Participating in planning and scheduling of client engagements/assignments · Meeting time constraints and client deadlines · Evaluating performance and providing feedback to staff · Actively pursuing CPA license, if not already obtained Requirements - Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree - Min. of 3-5 years’ experience as a staff accountant - CPA certified or candidate for the CPA exam - Membership in AICPA and NCACPA, as applicable - Proficiency in use of computers and accounting-related software programs - Completion of career development requirements for staff level - Valid driver’s license and good Motor Vehicle Record