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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).
$73,796 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Miamisburg, OH Who:
A motivated early-career accounting professional eager to build strong tax and audit expertise.What:
Support tax preparation, audit procedures, and client engagements while developing the skills to take on increasing levels of responsibility.When:
Full-time role with opportunities for accelerated learning and professional development.Where:
Dayton, OH Why:
To contribute to a collaborative team while gaining diverse experience that builds a strong foundation for long-term career growth.Office Environment:
A supportive, development-focused environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous learning.Salary:
Competitive compensation with benefits.Position Overview:
We are seeking a Staff Accountant interested in both Tax and Audit who will serve as a key foundation of the team, supporting various client engagements while building technical proficiency. As skills develop, responsibilities will expand to include more advanced tasks and leadership opportunities on smaller engagements.Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate understanding of accounting and auditing principles.
- Prepare accurate partnership, S corporation, and individual tax returns.
- Prepare income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
- Maintain and organize client files in accordance with firm standards.
- Clearly document workpapers and support audit and tax conclusions.
- Assist with financial audits to ensure financial statements comply with GAAP.
- Collaborate with engagement team members to identify and resolve client issues.
- Maintain open communication with management regarding project status.
- Manage time effectively to meet budgets and deadlines.
- Participate actively in training and professional development opportunities.
- Support Interns as they grow in their roles.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial statements.
- Actively pursuing or planning to pursue CPA certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
- Strong commitment to teamwork.