StaffSenior Accountant

Job description

STAFF/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

nBurke amp; Lamb, PC a growing CPA firm is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team in New Bedford, MA. With offices in New Bedford, MA and Nantucket, MA we service clients throughout the South Coast, Cape, and the Islands. We provide audit, accounting, tax and management consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including but not limited to commercial fishing, restaurants, nonprofit organizations, manufacturing, healthcare, petroleum distribution and retail, and professional services.

nThe ideal candidate should have at least 2 to 5 years of public accounting experience. The staff accountant should possess strong communication skills and be proficient in computer programs such as MS Office, QuickBooks and ProSystem fx tax software. Experience should include preparation of individual, corporate, fiduciary, and nonprofit income tax returns; financial statement preparation; year-end business closings, and general business and tax consulting.

nResponsibilities:

n•Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, fiduciary and nonprofit tax returns

n•Trial balance preparation and analysis of trial balance accounts

n•Prepare Tax Planning and Projections.

n•Audit, review and compilation engagements for various types of clients

n•Reconciliation and posting of the general ledger

n•Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end closing

n•Tax and GAAP research

nRequirements:

n•2+ years of public accounting experience, preferred

n•Individual, corporate (S amp; C Corp), fiduciary, and nonprofit tax return prep experience

n•General ledger and trial balance experience

n•Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously

n•Knowledge of QuickBooks

n•Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe

n•Knowledge of CCH ProSystem fx Tax and ProSystem fx Engagement a plus

n•Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

n•Ability to work in an environment with changing priorities and deadlines

n•Ability to conduct tax research utilizing checkpoint tax software and government websites

nEDUCATION:

n•Bachelor#39;s degree in Accounting, or equivalent

n•Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred

n•CPA or CPA candidate preferred

nCompensation and benefits:

n•Competitive compensation based on experience

n•Medical insurance, dental amp; vision

n•401(k) plan with employer contribution

n•Professional education and training

n•Vacation, PTO, Paid-Holidays, etc.

n•Life insirance, disability isurance

Worksite address

new bedford, MA, 02746, US

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