Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Pieper & Company, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Pieper & Company, LLC, located in Longmont, CO. The company is a growing boutique CPA firm seeking a motivated individual to join its team and support an expanding client base. This position offers a professional, collaborative environment with practical experience in tax, accounting, and client service. It provides meaningful opportunities to expand technical skills and develop client relationships within public accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Longmont, CO
• Pay: $50000–$80000 yearly
• Mission: This person assists with a broad range of tax, accounting, and client-service functions to support the firm’s expanding client base.
• Tech Stack: Tax-preparation software, Accounting software, Workflow software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, business, fiduciary, gift, estate, and other tax returns for clients.
• Accounting Services: Perform monthly bookkeeping, account reconciliations, prepare financial statements, and execute year-end closing adjustments.
• Tax Research & Support: Conduct federal and Colorado tax research and assist with responses to notices from governmental agencies like the IRS and Colorado Department of Revenue.
• Client Interaction: Communicate professionally with clients to obtain necessary information, answer routine questions, and support tax-planning projects.
• Professional Development: Develop proficiency with the firm’s software, manage assigned projects to meet deadlines, and stay current on relevant tax laws and regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. This role is ideal for a recently licensed CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience: No prior public accounting experience is required, though tax preparation, bookkeeping, internship, or other accounting experience is preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work; strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Bonus: An active CPA license or eligibility with a demonstrated commitment to completing the CPA examination; willingness to work additional hours during periods of increased workload, particularly during tax season from January 1 through April 15.