What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TMH?
Position Description:
The position is responsible for providing accurate and timely accounting support services in the areas of client accounting, payroll and tax preparation. The position assures all financials are maintained and administered without error.
We are looking for a highly organized professional with excellent interpersonal skills and must be an integral team member with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assures all financials are maintained and administered without error.
- Records, reviews, and/or monitors regular input of client transactions, including deposits and expense.
- Reconciles all financial statements on a monthly basis.
- Prepares quarterly financial reports.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly journal entries.
- Prepares business and individual income tax returns.
General:
- Supports the strategic goals and mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- High level of integrity and professional maturity.
- Strong computer proficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills/client service skills and an adaptable attitude.
- Strong organizational, project management and critical thinking skills.
- Remains flexible to changing environment and demands.
- Evidence of dependability and effective work habits.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Exercises good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent writing, proofreading skills.
Education, Experience, and Background:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Previous experience in client accounting or bookkeeping, desired.
- Experience with computer applications.
- Experience with tax software.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Must have the schedule freedom to work Monday - Friday 7 AM - 4 PM, including evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Sitting, standing, walking and lifting.
- Acute verbal, hearing and visual senses required for communication.
- Manual dexterity and visual capability to use a computer, audio/visual and general office equipment.
- Must be able to walk up stairs and may include lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
About TMH:
Topp McWhorter Harvey, PLLC traces it roots back to 1977 and has since grown to be the one of the largest public accounting firms in Mississippi. With over one hundred years of combined experience among our partners, TMH possesses the mature ability to compete with the services of any national firm. Our growth and success have been accomplished following our philosophy of one-on-one attention with each of our clients, large and small. We value team players which are diverse in ability and experience, yet connected with this region. Presently, our firm consists of over seventy staff members at four different locations. TMH is committed to providing personal service and production of the highest quality work. To advance our efforts in this regard, the firm belongs to the Private Companies Practice Section of the Division for CPA Firms of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, where we have a peer review of our audit practice and system of quality control on a regular basis.