Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics OR Bachelor''s degree in other focus area and CPA certification required (or Authorization to Test for the CPA exam, or equivalent documentation, prior to start date in your state of employment), required. License/Certifications: Eligible to sit for the CPA exams; progress towards admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; progress towards Internal Revenue Service Enrolled Agent ("EA") (or progress towards the equivalent of one of these designations) upon starting employment, preferred.