Entry Level Staff Accountant (0-1 Years' Experience)
Location
Rochester, NY, USA
Remote/
On-site
On-site
On-Site
Department
Finance
Type
Full Time
Salary
$58,000/year
Job Description
Posted on:
October 7, 2024
Finishing your 150 credit hours and reaching CPA eligibility in 2025? Kick off your public accounting career with The Bonadio Group! We know how to get high-quality recruits up to speed in public accounting. Once you’re in the door, our workstyle and benefits package will keep you here. We are currently recruiting entry level Staff Accountants (0-1 years' experience) at multiple office locations to work with one of our teams in:
- Assurance - opportunity to work hands on with not-for-profit, government, commercial, construction, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, real-estate, labor, higher education audits
- Tax - plan and prepare tax returns for both individual, small business and large business clients
- Small Business Advisors - a perfect mix of tax, compilations, advising and bookkeeping for small to mid-sized clients
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements/tax returns in addition to other accounting/assurance assignments.
- Effectively apply technology tools and software in assigned areas.
- Recognize and proactively support the fact that the firm is in the business of providing quality client service.
- Anticipate problems and issues and keep the senior/manager informed of engagement/project status.
- Comply with firm practice management and quality control procedures and systems.
- Develop awareness of budget constraints vs. quantity of work needed on files.
- Contribute to fostering an environment of teamwork.
- Maintain and promote ethical and firm values in conducting internal and external business activities.
Key Objectives
- Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Learn the rules, regulations, and code of professional conduct of the AICPA.
- Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, GAO, and GASB.
- Prepare meaningful and well written recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and apply accounting principles and auditing procedures.
- Prepare financial statements.
- Develop positive working relationships with clients.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, or related major, with 150 credit hours and CPA eligibility required.
- 0-1 years' experience - new college grads welcome!
- CPA certification or progress towards completion
- Computer proficiency and ability to effectively use firm technology
- Skilled in Microsoft Office suite
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, i.e. client presentations, industry articles, etc.
- Exceptional customer service skills
