Staff Accountant – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Protouch Staffing

The Tone:
This Staff Accountant position at Protouch Staffing provides an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to build a robust foundation in accounting. This role is integral to supporting comprehensive financial services, offering broad exposure across both audit and tax functions. You will contribute directly to client success by preparing essential financial documentation and engaging with clients, learning from a team of experienced professionals. This position is key to fostering strong client relationships and supporting the delivery of high-quality, professional accounting services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Works as part of an accounting team, collaborating with experienced professionals.
• Mission: To actively support diverse audit and tax engagements, prepare accurate financial documents, facilitate effective client communication, and contribute to a collaborative accounting environment, fostering professional development.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit and Assurance Support: Actively assist with various audit and assurance engagements, contributing to the thorough examination of financial records and ensuring compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Tax Return Preparation: Take responsibility for preparing both individual and business tax returns, accurately compiling financial data and ensuring adherence to current tax laws and client specifications.
• Client Relationship Management: Directly communicate and work with clients, serving as a primary point of contact for gathering necessary information, providing engagement updates, and addressing inquiries.
• Professional Collaboration and Contribution: Work closely with experienced accounting professionals, providing vital support for both audit and tax engagements, and contributing effectively as an integral part of the accounting team.
• Continuous Learning and Growth: Proactively develop knowledge and experience across the full spectrum of audit and taxation, preparing to take on increasing responsibility and advance professionally as skills and expertise grow.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, establishing a foundational understanding of accounting principles for this entry-level career position.
• Experience: While specific years of professional experience are not explicitly required, candidates must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and develop professionally within a demanding accounting environment.
• Skills: Exhibit strong attention to detail for precise financial work, robust analytical skills for problem-solving, good verbal and written communication skills for effective client and team interactions, and strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently. The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team is also essential.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility is considered a significant advantage, and a willingness or concrete plans to pursue CPA certification is highly valued as an indicator of commitment to professional excellence.