Staff Accountant

The position will have responsibility for tax-related matters, both for Federal as well as in the over 20 states in which we do business, and assist with the Accounting Department’s day-to-day activities. Additional duties may be assigned.

Experience and Skills
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in public or private accounting, including experience preparing Federal and state tax returns.
• CPA license preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of handling and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks and assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to troubleshoot, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of the Accounting team.

Duties:

• Direct the compliance of Federal and state tax reporting requirements.
• Stay current on Federal and state tax developments and provide technical tax expertise.
• Prepare quarterly tax provision and payments.
• Have responsibility for accounting for income taxes.
• Create and post journal entries and assist with the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations.
• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations.
• Assist with Accounting Department’s compliance of regulatory requirements (i.e., FINRA, SEC, etc.).
• Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary.