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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,722 / year median in Arkansas
-15% projected decline
Job Description
- Proactively interact with clients and members of the client service team to prepare tax returns for all types of entities and individuals
- Perform research and document well supported conclusions
- Develop your advisory and maintenance knowledge, skills, and abilities for continued growth and responsibility opportunities
- Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
- Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the State Society Core Competencies
- Ability to work with applicable software programs effectively and efficiently to produce finished products
- Actively pursue on the job learning and formal learning to develop and refine skills and competencies
- Apply analytical skills to decision making and problem solving
- Ability to understand assignments and ask questions when in doubt
- Review own work for accuracy and completeness before submission
- Exhibit a high level of learning retention
- Organized, capable of prioritizing work, and conscious of the importance of time management
- Able to adapt to changing conditions and perform under pressure
- Demonstrate professionalism in manner and appearance, contributing to positive morale
- Treat co-workers with courtesy and consideration
- Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude Client Service Competencies
- Provide the highest level of customer service. Helping clients feel important and appreciated through courteous and friendly behavior at all times over the phone and in person
- Take responsibility for quality client service
- Develop knowledge and understanding of client's business and recognize potential opportunities Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting preferred
- Minimum 5 years experience with a CPA firm preparing Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations
- Desire to continue to grow through continued training