Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | The Keenan Group, CPAs

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role at The Keenan Group, CPAs, situated in downtown Greensburg, PA. The Keenan Group is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing professional and personalized services that address a wide spectrum of financial and business needs for our clients. We are deeply committed to fostering client success through top-quality guidance and support. The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our team, performing essential accounting functions that are critical for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring timely tax compliance, directly contributing to our clients’ financial well-being.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Greensburg, PA
• Pay: $45000–$60000 yearly
• Mission: Ensure accurate and timely financial and tax compliance for clients.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Bookkeeping: Execute a range of bookkeeping tasks including managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for clients.
• Payroll Processing: Perform accurate payroll functions, ensuring timely and correct compensation for client employees.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial statements and meticulously reconcile bank accounts and general ledgers.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership income tax returns, contributing to clients’ tax obligations.
• Asset Management & Reporting: Track fixed assets to prepare depreciation schedules and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports are delivered on time.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance and a basic understanding of US GAAP.
• Experience: 0-5 years of prior experience in public accounting.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; capable of working independently with minimal oversight; demonstrates a high standard of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail, alongside strong time management and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bonus: Prior experience with QuickBooks, bookkeeping, or payroll functions.