Bookkeeper/Accountant

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (“CRI”) regional CPA and Advisory firm is the 3rd largest CPA firm in the South and growing rapidly. CRI believes in hiring talented individuals and investing in their futures by providing opportunities for professional development and career growth while also enabling our team to maintain the work life balance they seek.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Client Accounting Services (CAS) personnel are directly responsible for various client accounts which are assigned to them. CAS includes bookkeeping, payroll and payroll tax, sales and use tax, financial statement preparation and various other accounting and consulting services. CAS personnel skill sets include (but are not limited to) neatness and clarity of work, appropriate relations with client personnel and firm associates, enthusiasm for assignments (especially more advance or technical projects), and the ability to complete work timely and accurately. Competency and technical skill sets include (but are not limited to) strong knowledge of accounting principles and standard accounting processes for recording a company’s business transactions into a general ledger, account reconciliations and work paper preparation, prepare and post journal entries and ability to adapt work as required by level of engagement. Candidate must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and various accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.). Personal characteristics include integrity, professional in attitude and appearance, and trustworthiness.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two years of prior bookkeeping experience and an accounting degree preferred
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information
• Available to work overtime in January through March

CRI possesses National Strength – technical expertise equivalent to many national firms – grown from Southern Roots – an acknowledgement of our dedication to client service, respect, and integrity delivered with hospitality. CRI has offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico,North Carolina,Tennessee, and Texas. You may learn more about each of our locations by visiting www.cricpa.com

Job Type: Full-time