Springfield, MA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Manager - Small CPA firm Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 REFERENCE CODE: DS0013494355 Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com Well established and small CPA firm is hiring a ...
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Springfield, MA · On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Manager - Small CPA firm Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 REFERENCE CODE: DS0013494355 Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com Well established and small CPA firm is hiring a ...
Springfield, MA · On-site
$95K - $100K/yr
Manager - Small CPA firm Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 REFERENCE CODE: DS0013494359 Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com Well established and small CPA firm is hiring a ...
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Springfield, MA · On-site
$95K - $100K/yr
Manager - Small CPA firm Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000 REFERENCE CODE: DS0013494359 Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com Well established and small CPA firm is hiring a ...
Williston, VT · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting, with a minimum of one or more years focused on audit work. JOB SUMMARY: Successful team members are organized self-starters, who can ...
Williston, VT · On-site
$60K - $80K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting, with a minimum of one or more years focused on audit work. JOB SUMMARY: Successful team members are organized self-starters, who can ...
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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Jacksonville, FL · On-site
$75K - $90K/yr
Specific Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in public accounting preparing tax returns * CPA license or CPA eligible * Basic knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax concepts * Positive ...
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$54K - $68K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. * Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting experience . * Experience in tax and/or assurance. * Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. * Strong client-facing and ...
$54K - $68K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. * Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting experience . * Experience in tax and/or assurance. * Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. * Strong client-facing and ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$50K - $100K/yr (+ commission)
... public accounting CPA experience required. CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to bmartin@smithadcock.com. * Personal integrity and a commitment to ...
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Athens, GA · On-site
$50K - $100K/yr (+ commission)
... public accounting CPA experience required. CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to bmartin@smithadcock.com. * Personal integrity and a commitment to ...
Highland, IL · On-site
$68K - $85K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. * Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting experience . * Experience in tax and/or assurance. * Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. * Strong client-facing and ...
Highland, IL · On-site
$68K - $85K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. * Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting experience . * Experience in tax and/or assurance. * Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP. * Strong client-facing and ...
Athens, GA · On-site
$50K - $100K/yr (+ commission)
... public accounting CPA experience required. CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to bmartin@smithadcock.com. * Personal integrity and a commitment to ...
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... public accounting CPA experience required. CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to bmartin@smithadcock.com. * Personal integrity and a commitment to ...
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Coral Gables, FL · On-site
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Support partners and senior staff during tax season Required Qualifications * 3-6 years of accounting and tax experience * Prior experience in a CPA firm strongly preferred * Strong knowledge of ...
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Springfield, MA • On-site
$85K - $100K/yr
Full-time
Posted 18 days ago
Manager – Small CPA firm
Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000
REFERENCE CODE: DS0013494355
Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com
Well established and small CPA firm is hiring a Manager due to growth. The firm has a small family firm feel. This is a typical combo AA and Tax role. Responsibilities will include the execution of corporate, partnership, estate and individual income tax planning and compliance and Review and Compilations engagements.
Minimum requirements include a corporate, partnership, estate and individual income tax planning and compliance and Review and Compilation experience. CPA or CPA in process are big pluses. The firm will consider candidates currently in and those looking to get back into public accounting
The base salary range is $85,000 - $100,000 plus bonus.
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013494355 or “apply” below.
Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com
Duane Sauer
Minimum requirements include a corporate, partnership, estate and individual income tax planning and compliance and Review and Compilation experience. CPA or CPA in process are big pluses. The firm will consider candidates currently in and those looking to get back into public accounting
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