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Smith Schafer & Associates
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Careers Website:
Industries:
Business
Positions Typically Hiring For:
Accounting
Positions Posted (Contact information can be found at the bottom of the page)
Position 1:
Staff Accountant- Tax
Listing Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Full-Time
Accepted Majors:
Business
Job Categories:
Accounting| Finance, General
Position Description:
Job Summary:
The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing individual and business tax returns and providing support to senior accountants, supervisors, managers and principals, which includes assisting with tax planning, reviewing, and understanding financial statements, small business accounting, and researching technical tax issues. This position will need understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications and apply independent thought processes when working on special projects. A person in this role will need to prioritize their workflow to meet multiple deadlines. This person is expected to work efficiently and adapt to changes in schedules and work hours.
Key Responsibilities of the Tax Accountant:
Prepares individual and business tax returns.
Assists with tax planning.
Prepares compiled financial statements.
Works in team environment with principals, managers and staff.
Understands and effectively uses current tax and accounting software applications when completing engagements.
Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Researches technical tax issues.
Requirements
Qualifications Required for the Tax Accountant role:
One year of similar accounting experience or administrative support experience in a financial organization.
Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficient in Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of prioritization and exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree in Accounting or related field, or BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or related field.
Previously worked in a CPA firm.
Experience with ProSystems Tax Preparation software and QuickBooks.
Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.
Position 2:
Staff Accountant- Audit
Listing Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Full-Time
Accepted Majors:
Business
Job Categories:
Accounting| Finance, General
Position Description:
Job Summary:
This Audit Accountant is responsible for learning processes and systems, assisting with planning and facilitating engagements and working as part of a team to carry out tasks under close supervision. A person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current accounting software applications when assisting with attest engagements. This person is expected to grow and develop to a point that he/she can execute/demonstrate solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures.
Key Responsibilities for the Audit Accountant:
Learns the planning process and assists in planning and facilitating multiple assignments.
Assists with facilitating engagements to meet budget and client expectations.
Provides exceptional service to clients by providing individual attention, responsiveness, and commitment to understanding their goals and needs.
Builds and strengthens co-worker and client relationships through effective communication and an understanding of relevant audit and accounting standards and advises on concerns and relevant industry pronouncements.
Learns and develops a good understanding of client businesses.
Executes solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, ensures quality control standards are met, and applies technology implementation procedures.
Prepares work papers, reports, financial statement drafts and letters of recommendations in accordance to firm and professional standards.
Identifies and communicates audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities to senior accountants, supervisors/managers, or principals to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.
Demonstrates technical skills, general industry knowledge and becomes familiar with the firm’s services.
Maintains and complies with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.
Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with client’s staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships.
Learns the firm’s financial model and ensures profitable delivery of engagements.
Requirements
One year of similar accounting/auditing experience or administrative support experience in a financial or CPA organization.
Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficient in Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.
Is able to travel locally to clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates or BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
Previous work experience in accounting/audit in a CPA firm.
Experience with ProSystems Engagement software, CCH Knowledge Coach, and QuickBooks.
Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.
Position 3:
Tax Internship
Listing Application Link:
Location:
Minnesota
Type:
Internship
Accepted Majors:
Business
Job Categories:
Accounting| Finance, General
Position Description:
We are currently seeking students who want to learn and develop their tax and accounting skills. We have an excellent internship program where you will learn about tax and audit processes, compliance and regulations and be able to work on various projects with experienced talented individuals. Our forward-thinking and flexible culture will allow you to learn and grow in your career.
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepares and assists with simple to complex tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Performs tax research where appropriate.
Performs all work in compliance with the firm's policies and procedures.
Reviews information provided by clients and interviewers, as well as copies of previous tax returns, wage statements from employers and year-end interest and dividend summaries.
Accurately prepares tax return work papers (business returns).
Prepares and checks tax returns, forms, and schedules.
Assists other staff members in other departments.
Requirements
Enrolled in a BA/BS in an Accounting program with an accredited university.
Knowledge of basic accounting concepts involved in tax return preparation.
Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure in a positive, professional manner.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.
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Contact Information
Sydney
DeSchepper
HR Generalist
763-253-1123
7500 Hwy 55, Suite 350
Golden Valley
Minnesota
55427