Staff Accountant

We’re looking for an experienced

Staff Accountant

to join a growing public accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys client interaction, understands the “why” behind the numbers, and is interested in growing into additional responsibility.

This position will primarily focus on client accounting services, including general ledger work, reconciliations, review, and financial reporting. While there will be some exposure to business taxation, extensive tax experience is not required. The right candidate can be trained on the tax responsibilities associated with the role.

There is also an opportunity for this person to take on additional leadership and supervisory responsibilities as they grow within the position.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and review general ledger activity for multiple clients
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and month-end accounting
• Review financial statements and other client accounting deliverables for accuracy
• Identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and opportunities to improve accounting processes
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide accounting support
• Assist with basic business entity tax preparation as needed
• Review existing client work and help ensure accuracy and consistency
• Use technology and automation to streamline recurring accounting processes
• Help improve workflows, documentation, checklists, and internal processes
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team on client projects and recurring engagements
• Take on increasing ownership and potential supervisory responsibilities as you grow in the role

What We’re Looking For

• Public accounting experience required

, ideally with exposure to tax and client accounting rather than an audit-only background

• Strong understanding of

general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statements

• Someone who understands the reasoning behind accounting activity rather than simply generating reports
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Comfortable working directly with clients on a regular basis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines
• Motivated, proactive, and interested in growing professionally
• Comfortable learning and utilizing new accounting technology

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred, but not required
• QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop experience
• Exposure to business entity tax preparation
• Experience in a CPA or public accounting firm
• Experience reviewing the work of others or taking on informal leadership responsibilities
• Familiarity with accounting automation or AI-assisted tools is a plus, but

not required

• Interest in improving processes and finding more efficient ways to complete recurring accounting work

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers more than traditional accounting work. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with clients, take ownership of accounting processes, and contribute ideas for making workflows more efficient.

For someone looking for their next step in public accounting, there is also

room to grow into greater leadership and supervisory responsibility

as you become established in the role.

If you have a strong accounting foundation, public accounting experience, and enjoy understanding the story behind the numbers, I’d love to connect.