Staff Accountant
Align Tax Consulting is a national specialty tax consulting firm. We serve CPA groups, Commercial Real Estate firms, and business owners around the country. With deep expertise in rapidly evolving tax laws, our team ensures that businesses can confidently navigate these changes to capture every available benefit.
Role Overview:
As a member of the Accounting team, the Staff Accountant role is focused on financial activities, including preparing financial statements, accounts payable and receivable, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with budgeting, auditing, and tax preparation, ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This position has potential upward mobility, with the opportunity to grow as the company grows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review financial statements, such as balance sheets, P&L, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Maintain and reconcile accounts, including general ledgers, financial records, and databases.
- Sending out invoices, and maintaining tight control over accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Process financial transactions and ensure proper documentation.
- Assist with the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and potential issues.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax planning and compliance.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and answering questions.
- Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reconcile bank statements, accounts, and other financial records. Identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Provide financial data and reports to management.
- Stay up-to-date on accounting standards and regulations.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on accounting, business, or finance
- 2-3 years of professional accounting experience
- No prior experience with tax credits and incentives is necessary
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, strong and written and verbal communication skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and QuickBooks
- A valid United States driver’s license
Benefits include:
- Generous paid time off
- 401k matching and wellness benefits.
- Collaborative and relaxed working environment that supports both work-life balance and hard work.
- Team building and social outings, community outreach, and philanthropy activities.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Next Steps:
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with Align Tax Consulting, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the position. Our team will review applications and contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps in the hiring process. Thank you for considering a career with us, and we look forward to speaking with you soon!