Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Moore Beauston & Woodham LLC CPAs

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Moore Beauston & Woodham LLC CPAs. MBW is an established CPA firm built on a 30+ year legacy, combining technical excellence with a people-first culture and the resources of a top-tier firm. This role is crucial for building a strong foundation in public accounting, delivering essential tax, accounting, and advisory support to a diverse client portfolio. It directly contributes to maintaining the firm’s reputation for quality service and client satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Team: Works within a collaborative team environment, reporting to senior staff, managers, and partners.
• Mission: To provide accurate and compliant tax, accounting, and advisory services, building a strong foundation in public accounting while supporting diverse client needs.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, firm software, emerging technologies

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm and regulatory standards.
• Accounting & Advisory Support: Assist with financial statement preparation and provide accounting and business consulting support for various clients.
• Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting: Perform essential bookkeeping functions, including account reconciliations and journal entries, to maintain accurate financial records.
• Client Collaboration: Communicate professionally with clients to obtain necessary documentation, answer questions, and provide exceptional client service.
• Engagement Support: Collaborate with senior staff, managers, and partners to efficiently complete engagements, meet deadlines, and uphold quality standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. This is an early-career role focused on building a strong foundation in public accounting.
• Experience: Strong understanding of accounting principles with experience preparing tax returns and financial statements.
• Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Bonus: Active CPA candidate or CPA license preferred. 1–2 years of public accounting experience preferred, with exposure to tax preparation and accounting services.