Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Supervise teams of staff accountants and review staff deliverables for accuracy while providing feedback and guidance.
- Participate in planning and lead the day-to-day execution of the audit according to auditing standards.
- Identify accounting issues and propose strategies to resolve them.
- Identify areas of potential process improvement for clients and recommend best practices.
- Think creatively to discover innovative solutions to engagement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Build strong relationships with client personnel and serve as the client's primary contact where appropriate.
- Exhibit a high degree of professionalism and ethical conduct.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related major required
- CPA License or demonstrated progress towards obtaining a license.
- Having passed all four parts of the CPA exam is strongly preferred.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States full-time.
Essential Functions
- Prepare high-quality work product for supervisor review.
- Complete assigned projects within engagement timelines and budget guidelines.
- Communicate status of work and issues with managers or partners on a timely basis.
- Delegate assignments effectively and provide on-the-job training to help staff develop analytical and client relationship-building skills.
- Take initiative to assist staff and encourage teamwork and an open exchange of ideas.
Experience
- 2-3+ years of relevant work experience.
- Not-for-Profit experience is preferred.
- Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrate strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effectively utilize firm audit software and research tools to continually learn, share knowledge, and enhance the quality of service to clients.
- Effective time management and organizational skills, including supervising more than one engagement at a time.
- Can work independently and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
- Participate in training, recruiting events, and firm activities.
- A strong technical aptitude of accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
- Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional setting.
- A positive attitude and a team player mentality, willing and eager to assist others with a can-do spirit.
- Is committed to delivering the highest level of client service and willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines.
Working Conditions
- Casual dress code year-round.
- Office drinks and snacks.
- Meals are provided during the busy season.
- Ability to work overtime and weekend hours during peak busy periods to meet deadlines and partner and client expectations.
- All job solicitations, postings, and advertisements are consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative.
Health and Wellness
- Medical & prescription drug coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Voluntary insurance options (vision, supplemental accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage).
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Flu shots & health screenings.
- Employee Assistance Program work/life balance resources.
Learning and Development
- Internal & external training courses.
- Firm-sponsored Masters in Taxation.
- CPA exam passing bonus.
- CPA license renewal fees.
- State licensing fees.
- Professional membership dues & certification fees.
- Mentor programs.
- Soft skills training.
Work-Life Integration
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Remote work opportunities.
- Personal Time Off (Flexible Time Off for managers and above).
- Parental leave (maternity and paternity).
- Community service opportunities.
- Health awareness webinars.
- Reimbursement for community service-related runs & walks.
Benefits
- Overtime Pay.
- Paid holidays.
- Flexible time off.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Profit sharing.
- Paid parking.
- New Business Compensation.
- Health and wellness activities such as flu shots and massages.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pasadena, Texas (Remote) |
| Website | https://forthrecruiting.com/ |
Skills
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Budgetingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Licensingunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Massage Therapyunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Reviewsunmatched
QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Webinarunmatched
Work From Homeunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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