Accounting Assistant (Public Accounting)

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Full-Time position at our Springfield, NJ office

Why Mango & Huber, CPAs?

• Career Track: We provide opportunities for significant professional growth and development.
• Team Approach: Work directly with senior leadership and clients alike.
• Our Culture: We prioritize work-life balance with generous PTO & vacation time!

Mango & Huber, CPAs, a full-service, boutique public accounting firm located in Springfield, NJ, provides a full spectrum of tax, accounting, audit, financial statement and consulting services to individuals and businesses.

We're currently seeking detail-oriented self-starter with 3 years of recent public accounting experience to assist with tax and administrative tasks. Reporting to the Client Services Manager, this key role is responsible for processing tax returns, overseeing office operations and new hire onboarding, supporting the firm’s accountants, and handling a variety of administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Return Processing - Process a high volume of individual and business tax returns accurately and efficiently, ensuring all required information and documentation is complete.
• Client Service & Communication - Coordinate the delivery of tax returns and invoices to clients, obtain signatures, and conduct timely follow-up on outstanding items. Assist with business registrations and obtain federal Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) on behalf of clients.
• Staff Supervision & Administrative Support - Provide administrative support to the firm’s accountants and oversee the work of administrative and part-time staff to help ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
• New Hire & Client Onboarding - Set up and train new employees on firm technology, software, and processes. Coordinate new client setup and ensure client information and documentation are properly established in firm systems.
• Office & Records Management - Maintain office equipment, including computers and copiers; order office supplies; and maintain organized client and administrative files.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of recent public accounting experience
• Accounting degree is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, client service, and PC skills including MS Word/Excel and accounting software proficiency (Thomson Reuters UltraTax and DocuSign software proficiency are a plus)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Availability to work overtime and weekends during busy season

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $55,000-$65,000/year, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401k plan
• Generous PTO and vacation time
• Professional growth opportunities
• In-office lunches

If you are seeking an excellent opportunity to grow your career with one of the top firms in the area and are eager to hear more about becoming a key part of our team, please submit your resume by clicking 'Apply' above.

Mango & Huber, CPAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.