Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Auditing, Best Practices, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Estate Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Public Accounting, Reporting Skills, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Team Player, Time Management, Workpaper Preparation, Writing Skills
Staff Accountant
Louisville, KY | Full-Time | On-Site
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established public accounting firm in the Louisville area, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing team. This position offers exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in public accounting.
Unlike firms with a highly specialized focus, this role provides experience across tax preparation, financial statement work, client advisory services, year-end planning, estate planning, and trust-related engagements. The firm is known for providing strong professional development opportunities and long-term career growth.
Ideal Background
This role is a strong fit for an accountant with 2-5 years of public accounting experience who enjoys both tax and client-facing accounting work and is looking for broader exposure across advisory, financial reporting, planning, and consulting services.
Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns
- Assist with financial statement preparation and related accounting engagements
- Perform audit, review, and compilation procedures as assigned
- Prepare and organize workpapers in accordance with professional standards
- Analyze financial data and ensure accuracy of client financial records
- Participate in client engagements and collaborate with firm leadership and team members
- Assist clients with tax planning and advisory initiatives
- Support year-end planning, estate planning, trust services, and other consulting projects
- Draft reports, correspondence, and other client deliverables
- Manage multiple engagements while meeting established deadlines
- Stay current on accounting and tax regulations, including GAAP and industry best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- 2-5 years of public accounting experience
- Experience preparing tax returns and working with tax engagements
- Exposure to financial statement preparation and/or audit engagements preferred
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations
- Proficiency with accounting and tax software
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and client service skills
- CPA certification is not required; CPA candidates are encouraged to apply
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Diverse public accounting experience beyond traditional tax work
- Exposure to advisory and consulting engagements
- Strong mentorship and long-term career growth opportunities
- Stable and collaborative team environment
- Annual bonus program
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision+