Staff Accountant

Staff Financial Group

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Tax, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Income Tax, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Support Documentation, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
8 days ago
Job Description

Staff Accountant - Columbus, OH

Who: A motivated early-career accounting professional eager to develop strong tax expertise.

What: Support tax preparation and client engagements while building skills to take on more complex assignments and leadership on smaller projects.

When: Full-time role with opportunities for progressive responsibility as experience grows.

Where: Dayton, OH.

Why: To contribute to a collaborative team while building a solid foundation for long-term advancement in tax.

Office Environment: A supportive, learning-focused culture that values accuracy, teamwork, and professional growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Staff Accountant focused on Tax who will serve as a key foundation of the team, supporting a variety of client engagements and growing into more complex responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate understanding of accounting standards and theory.
• Prepare accurate partnership, S-corporation, and individual tax returns.
• Prepare income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Maintain and organize client files according to firm standards.
• Clearly document workpapers supporting tax conclusions.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to identify and resolve client issues.
• Maintain communication with management regarding project status.
• Manage time effectively to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Support Interns as they develop skills.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
• Actively pursuing or preparing for CPA certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational ability.
• Desire to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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