Entry-Level Staff Accountant

Job Description

Entry-Level Staff Accountant | BLC Consulting

The Tone:
This is an entry-level position at BLC Consulting, offering a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments. This role is crucial for delivering quality work and applying accounting knowledge effectively. Performance will be assessed on the ability to meet time constraints while contributing to the firm’s diverse client needs. New team members will receive supervision from seasoned staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Team: Reports to seasoned staff
• Mission: Execute a variety of accounting and tax functions, ensuring quality work and timely delivery of assignments.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, Accounting Software, Tax Preparation Software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transactions: Record transactions in ledgers and prepare trial balances and financial statements using computer software.
• Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts to control accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Computations: Perform schedule computations of accruals, property & equipment, and calculate depreciation expense.
• Procedures: Execute audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors within allotted timeframes.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare corporate and/or personal income tax returns.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Experience: Possesses 150 credited hours or is actively working towards obtaining 150 hours to qualify for the CPA exam.
• Skills: Advanced MS Excel proficiency; strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work effectively with individuals inside and outside the organization; a forward-thinking and hands-on approach; and a desire for continuous learning coupled with leadership skills.