What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer position at CPA Firm?
Staff Accountant and Tax Preparer:
Who Are We:
We are a full-service accounting firm providing tax, accounting and advisory services to individuals, businesses and Estates. Role Description: The Staff Accountant is a full-time role based in Somerset County, NJ. This role involves General Ledger reconciliation, preparing individual and corporate tax returns, as well as related accounting tasks such as monthly and quarterly bookkeeping and assisting with sales tax and other business filings as needed. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing source documents, organizing client records and interacting regularly with clients.
Qualifications Required:
Strong tax preparation including experience with individual and corporate returns. Proficiency in accounting fundamentals and basic bookkeeping. Effective client communication skills High attention to detail, accuracy in data entry and strong organizational skills when handling multiple client files. Proficiency with ProSeries, QuickBooks and standard office productivity tools such as Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to collaborate with team members in a professional office setting, as well as working independently and managing workflow.