Staff Accountant

About the Firm

Our client Melissa Powers CPA and Associates is a well-established CPA and accounting firm with a reputation built on technical excellence and genuine client service. The firm serves a broad client base and operates with a people-first culture that prioritizes clear expectations sustainable workloads and long-term investment in its professionals.

About the Role

This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting graduate who is detail-oriented eager to learn and ready to build a career in a firm that actually invests in its people. You will work alongside experienced professionals develop foundational skills across a variety of return types and grow your client exposure over time. If you take pride in your work thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking for a place to plant your flag long-term wed love for you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns across a variety of return types including 1040s 1065s and 1120S
  

• Organize and document workpapers accurately and in accordance with firm standards
  

• Support seniors managers and other members of the team
  

• Flag technical questions and issues to senior team members appropriately
  

• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines
  

• Other duties as assigned which may include but not limited to tasks associated with accounting and/or audit and attest services
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
  

• 0-2 years of public accounting experience
  

• Solid foundational understanding of accounting principles
  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  

• Eager to learn coachable and a genuine team player
  

• Interest in pursuing CPA license
  

• Strong Communication skills and willingness to interact with clients on tax and accounting matters
  

• Competitive compensation
  

• 401(k) with an employer match
  

• Significant growth opportunity within a mission-driven people-first firm