Staff Accountant – Tax & Accounting
Location: Perryville, Missouri
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Overview
We are seeking an entry-to-mid-level Staff Accountant to join a growing public accounting team. This position offers a combination of tax and accounting responsibilities while working with a diverse client base. The ideal candidate enjoys variety, has strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working directly with clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
- Prepare quarterly payroll tax returns
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax filings
- Perform monthly bookkeeping for multiple clients
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Calculate and process payroll
- Prepare W-2s and 1099s
- Complete workers' compensation audits
- Respond to client accounting and tax questions
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices
- Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
Qualifications
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online is required
- Degree in Accounting preferred
- CPA or EA credential is a plus
- Relevant public accounting or tax preparation experience may substitute for a degree
- Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
- Strong bookkeeping and financial statement preparation skills
- Knowledge of payroll and sales tax filings
- Excellent attention to detail and organization
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate directly with clients
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Schedule
- Full-time, hybrid position
- Combination of in-office and remote work
- During tax season, additional hours may be available
- Off-season schedule includes a reduced workweek and half-day Fridays