Accountant

RSB and Associates, P.C is looking to add an Accountant to their team.
Job Summary:
Performs professional accounting work, training of new employees and clients on accounting systems, and resolving problems for assigned clients.
Essential Tasks:

1.  Performs professional accounting for assigned clients. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
   • Taking steps to obtain the necessary information from the client to complete the work.
   • Preparing sales tax returns and corresponding deposits.
   • Bank reconciliations.
   • Preparing 1099’s for client’s sub-contractors.
   • Posting general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
   • Preparing financial statements.
   • Prepare information for 3rd party audits.
   • Tracking/recording billable time accurately.
2. Prepares annual business and individual tax returns.
3. Maintains client confidence by keeping information confidential and cautioning staff about breach of confidence.
4. Maintains historical reference of client information by documenting information and maintaining files.
5. Generates revenue by recommending new services to clients, obtaining leads for new clients through current services and participating in civic and business organizations.
6. Complies with Federal, State, and Local financial legal requirements by adhering to standard accounting principles and keeping up to date on any changes in accounting/financial standards.
7. Keeps manager, clients, staff and owner informed by analyzing and reporting status of clients, summarizing information, updating on issues, and informing of critical incidents.
8. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending seminars, reviewing professional publication; and establishing personal networks.

Additional Tasks:
Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive image and attitude and performing other assigned duties as needed. Maintains cooperative relationship with the staff and clients by communicating necessary information, responding to requests, building rapport and participating in problem solving methods.
Job Qualifications Essential knowledge, skills, abilities and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting OR associate's degree + at least four years’ experience in public accounting.
• Two to three years’ experience in public accounting setting.
• Knowledge of professional principles and skills of accounting and finance; knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to receive operating instructions and follow procedures for computer-based software - knowledge of QuickBooks is essential.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of the work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, owners, clients, and outside contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to translate financial terms into understandable terms.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments; work with interruptions; meet deadlines, be flexible, and work hours necessary during peak workloads.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Ability to set and follow ethical accounting practices.
• Ability to be detail oriented, organized, and complete tasks accurately by deadlines.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to applicants, staff, clients, and outside contacts.
• Ability to train staff and clients.
• Customer orientation: ability to be patient with clients, tactfully address issues, respond to requests timely, and have persuasive ability to cross sell services.

Physical demands and Work Conditions: 

• General office environment.

Licenses, Certification or Registration:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting OR Associated degree + at least four years’ experience in public accounting (CPA or EA preferred)