Staff Accountant – Tax and Bookkeeping

Job Description

Staff Accountant | VPF Consulting

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at VPF Consulting, located in Harleysville, PA. VPF Consulting is a growing financial services organization seeking to expand its team. This role is crucial for supporting the firm’s financial operations and tax preparation, offering significant exposure across accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and client service. The Staff Accountant will work directly with senior leadership and an experienced CPA in a collaborative, tech-forward environment, making a direct impact on the organization’s growth and efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Harleysville, PA

• Team: Close-knit team; reports to CFO and CPA
• Mission: Support comprehensive tax preparation and manage internal accounting processes to ensure accurate and organized financial records.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, AI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Support the preparation of individual, business, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Document Management: Gather and organize client financial information and tax documents.
• Tax Assistance: Assist with tax projections, estimated payments, and respond to client questions.
• Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping tasks.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain QuickBooks and assist with financial reporting, including managing credit card expenses and other daily accounting processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field. Entry-Level.
• Experience: 1–2+ years of accounting experience or relevant internship experience.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a professional, personable, and confident communication style.