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W3Global Inc.

Accountant/CPA

Palm Desert, CA

$75K - $125K/yr

Accountant / CPA Location: Palm Desert, CA Work Type: Full-time | Onsite Job Summary We are seeking a career-minded Accountant or CPA with relevant CPA firm experience to provide tax planning ...

Stone, Avant & Daniels, P.C.

CPA / Accountant

Homewood, AL · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

C. is a Homewood, AL based CPA firm with business clients located throughout Alabama. We are seeking a motivated CPA, CPA candidate or degreed accountant with prior public accounting experience who ...

Stone, Avant & Daniels, P.C.

CPA / Accountant

Homewood, AL · On-site

$60K - $100K/yr

C. is a Homewood, AL based CPA firm with business clients located throughout Alabama. We are seeking a motivated CPA, CPA candidate or degreed accountant with prior public accounting experience who ...

Taylor Polson & Co CPA's

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CPA Audit Manager / Senior Auditor

Bowling Green, KY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for a CPA or one working towards CPA who can independently manage audit engagements from planning through completion while mentoring staff and ...

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GAMBLE & ASSOCIATES LLC

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Certified Public Accountant - CPA / Account Manager

Bala Cynwyd, PA · Remote

$60K - $65K/yr

We are looking for a CPA to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records for our company. Responsibilities: * Prepare and examine accounting records, financial ...

Mathews & Cripe LLC

Staff CPA

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

This position is for a staff CPA in a public accounting firm. A bachelors degree in accounting and qualified to sit for the Florida CPA exam is required. Previous public accounting experience is ...

2Go Products LLC

CPA

San Diego, CA · On-site

$60K - $79K/yr

We are looking for a financial advisor and consultant with a CPA license to manage financials for an international e-commerce company. You'll be responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing ...

Mathews & Cripe LLC

Staff CPA

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

This position is for a staff CPA in a public accounting firm. A bachelors degree in accounting and qualified to sit for the Florida CPA exam is required. Previous public accounting experience is ...

2Go Products LLC

CPA

San Diego, CA

$60K - $79K/yr

We are looking for a financial advisor and consultant with a CPA license to manage financials for an international e-commerce company. You'll be responsible for preparing, reviewing and analyzing ...

Protouch Staffing

Accountant/CPA

Fargo, ND · On-site

Qualifications and Certifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification. * Minimum 3 years of accounting and ...

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As an entry-level CPA (certified public accountant, your job is to provide various accounting and bookkeeping services and help your client with their financial needs. This may involve helping prepare taxes, overseeing an audit, handling bookkeeping and journal entries, or creating financial statements on a predetermined schedule. CPAs can also provide consulting services, so may need to juggle time spent talking with others with time spent processing statements. Many entry-level CPAs work as part of a larger accounting team because employers who only have a single accountant on staff prefer experienced applicants. Companies often treat this as a type of extended training period to help you learn more about their unique systems and processing techniques.

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CPA-Staff Accountant (2+ years experience at CPA Firm)

Westside Cleveland CPA Firm

Westlake, OH • On-site

$25 - $34/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

CPA - Staff Accountant
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

WE ARE A PROGRESSIVE CPA FIRM! Our emphasis is to use technology to increase our productivity and flexibility. We are a technologically advanced firm, so the potential candidate must be comfortable working across a broad range of programs and platforms.

An innovative, local CPA firm seeks another dynamic team member eager to grow in their career and deliver outstanding client service in a flexible, relaxed, and family-friendly environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional who has relevant experience in a public accounting environment. Ideal candidates will possess leadership and communication skills with proven experience in the delivery of quality client service. Key attributes sought include the area of financial statement and income tax preparation. Part of the position will be daily interaction with clients; answering questions and addressing concerns. Proven accounting and income tax experience, along with an good working knowledge of related software is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparation of financial statements. This may include: GAAP, OCBOA or non report financials.

2. Preparation of individual and business income tax returns. This may include: 1040, 1120C, 1120S, 1065, 990 & 1041.

3. Effective work-paper preparation in compliance with firm standards and procedures.

4. Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates Degree Required and Bachelor's Degree is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus!
  • Relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm preparing financial statements.
  • Proven history in delivery of quality client service.
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, as well as financial statement and income tax preparation software. This should include both QuickBooks desktop and online versions
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Team player with a positive -- 'can do' approach.

The salary/pay rate will be commensurate with experience. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

We have provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Work Remotely

  • We are able to accommodate partial remote work, in an agreed to arrangement.

Company Description

If you’re looking for a great place to work and a new career home with a core of more than 100 years of combined accounting experience and leadership, then join our Client Navigation Team! Apply your experience and talents to enhance our growing firm and serve Clients the way they should be served; “Quality service with a friendly touch!” Education never stops at Great Lakes CPA’s; we continue to teach and train our staff, to stay up to date with changing tax laws and cutting edge technology. Assist us with our mission: “To help our clients achieve financial control,” by providing guidance in navigating their financial course.