What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Tax and Audit Departments - Entry Level position at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP?
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
About Our Firm:
Gray, Gray & Gray is one of New England’s fastest growing independent full-service consulting, accounting and advisory firms and we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic professionals who are true team players and possess a high level of commitment to growth and development to join our Team.
Join us in our beautiful Canton, MA office (currently offering remote work options with ongoing flexibility) for a career that will be highly rewarding and interesting, yet still leaves time for family and outside interests and activities.
We give our team members the power to do more. More growth. More personal attention. More opportunities.
Positions available in our Audit department as well as our Tax department.
Audit Staff Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for segments of financial statement engagements (Audits review and compilations)
- Become familiar with pronouncements GAAP and GAAS
- Gain experience with accounting systems
- Workpaper preparation
- Develop research techniques
- Direct client contact and support
- Ask questions of superiors to gain further knowledge
Tax Staff Responsibilities:
- Assume responsibility for the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firm
- Perform functions related to tax compliance and planning
- Become familiar with pronouncements of the IRS and ICPA
- Maintain and document updates and procedures
- Develop research techniques
- Direct client contact and support
Performance Expectations (Tax & Audit)
- Team player and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done well
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Tech-savvy: comfortable learning new software and strong Excel skills
- Detail oriented and improvement focused
- Flexibility to change direction frequently
- Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism are essential
- Actions support the “Culture of Helpfulness” and “Continuous Improvement” Core Values
- Participate in the firm’s training programs, recruiting functions, and marketing activities
Educational Requirements (Tax & Audit)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or related degree)
- Completion of the 150-hour requirement for the CPA exam preferred
