Staff Accountant I at Kositzka Wicks and Co

Alexandria, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

83000.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Audits, Reviews, Compilations, Tax Preparation, Tax Research, Tax Planning, Corporate Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Workpaper Preparation, Correspondence Preparation, Bookkeeping, Engagement Organization, Communication, Time Entry, Document Management, CPA Licensure Development

Industry

Accounting

Description

Summary: Under supervision, the Staff Accountant I will assist in audits, reviews, compilations; prepare tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts and partnerships; conduct tax research and assist in tax planning; complete corporate accounting engagements; prepare financial statements and communicate as needed with reviewer, Manager or Principal. This position works extra hours during busy season. Essential functions: * Performs all work according to the firm’s methods, policies and procedures * Performs compilations, reviews and audits * Prepares workpapers, business, and individual tax returns * Performs tax planning for individuals and businesses (periodic and year-end) * Prepares client and IRS correspondence letters * Prepares return extensions as needed * Prepares property tax returns * Performs bookkeeping duties for businesses and individuals * Sets up and organizes engagement binders * Performs other tasks as assigned. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Requirements: * BA or Accounting certificate and an understanding of the basic principles of accounting. * 6 months exp and/or internship exp preferred. Competencies: * Shows consistent communication with reviewers, Managers and Principals on all * engagements * Demonstrates clear and concise communications with reviewers, Managers * and Principals whether written or oral. * Shows consistent and timely clearing of all review comments * Consistently complies with firm procedure with regard to the following: * Enter all time on daily basis * Use of document saving and naming conventions * Use of XCM * Prepares weekly schedule in advance of scheduler's need for the report * Consistently prepares neat, complete and organized workpapers using the firm’s technology * Develops a working plan to obtain a CPA license * Demonstrates a commitment to attending training opportunities PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Travel: - Occasional non-local travel may be required for no more than 5-10% of the year, depending on the assigned client base. Regular local travel to client sites required. * Lifting: - Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds. Note: the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant I will assist with audits, reviews, and compilations, and is responsible for preparing various tax returns for individuals and corporations, conducting tax research, and assisting with tax planning. Essential functions include performing accounting engagements, preparing financial statements, and handling client and IRS correspondence.