Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Kforce Inc

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role with a Kforce client, a prominent firm located in New York City, New York. Kforce is a 3,274-person organization that connects talent with leading companies, and for this position, they are seeking to place a professional with a client firm specializing in tax and accounting services for high net worth individuals. This role is crucial for delivering precise financial services to high-profile clients, ensuring their tax obligations are met accurately and efficiently. The position offers a positive cultural environment within the firm, along with significant opportunities for career growth and very competitive compensation for the Staff Accountant.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career Staff Accountant
• Type: Full-time employment with peak season demands
• Location: In-person New York, NY

• Team: Reporting to and collaborating closely with managers and partners
• Mission: To accurately prepare tax returns for high net worth celebrity clients and provide comprehensive tax and accounting support
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ProSystem’s FX (proficiency for both is a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: You will be directly responsible for the meticulous preparation of individual tax returns for an exclusive clientele of high net worth celebrity clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Tax Support: You will provide comprehensive assistance to managers and partners across a variety of tax functions, contributing to strategic planning and problem-solving for client accounts.
• Accounting Support: You will actively support both managers and partners with diverse accounting functions, which includes contributing to bookkeeping tasks and other financial record-keeping needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, forming the foundational knowledge required for this early career role in a professional services environment.
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of solid tax experience gained within a CPA firm environment is essential, demonstrating practical application of tax principles and firm operational understanding.
• Skills: The ability to communicate very effectively, both verbally and in writing, is critical for client and internal interactions. You must also demonstrate strong multitasking capabilities and the capacity to manage long hours during peak tax season periods.
• Bonus: Prior accounting and bookkeeping experience, particularly with knowledge of QuickBooks, is a significant advantage. Proficiency with ProSystem’s FX software is also highly desirable for streamlined workflow and efficiency.