Description
Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, closely held business, local government and not-for-profit. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology, wealth management and trust services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals. Visit our website to see current office locations.
Position Summary
The individual in this position prepares tax returns, standard accounting work papers and statements, and other financial reports. Responsibilities also include preparing statistical and account analyses. The Senior Staff Accountant is familiar with tax and audit standard concepts, practices, and procedures. May lead and direct the work of others. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position will be on the Closely Held Business team.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Requirements
Required Experience and Education
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or bachelor’s degree with the required hours to sit for the CPA exam. Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification. 3-5 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares tax returns and conducts tax research to develop strategies and planning opportunities for clients
- Prepares a variety of detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to tax preparation
- Uses reference materials in researching accounting issues
- Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
- Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm
- Recommends and assists in the implementation of new or revised accounting systems
- Enhances the firm image by demonstrating “executive presence”. This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
- Works closely with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
- Maintains strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate
- Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
- Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
- Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm’s industry lines and service offerings
- Promotes the ideas, values, mission, and vision of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
- Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
- Effectively communicate through oral and written means
- Client service oriented
- Commitment to the profession and the firm
- Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
- Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
- Ability to work well with others
Working Conditions
Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season and offices close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.
Adams Brown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or bachelor's with required hours to sit for the CPA exam
- Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification
- 3-5 years of relevant accounting/tax experience
- Experience preparing tax returns and performing tax research
- Knowledge of tax and audit concepts, standards, and procedures
- Ability to apply accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial information
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Client service orientation and ability to build client relationships
- Ability to learn and use multiple software applications
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
What We Do
Adams Brown, LLC, a leading CPA and advisory firm, has delivered value added accounting and advisory services to residents and businesses since 1945. With numerous office locations throughout Kansas & Arkansas, they offer a wide range of traditional and specialized CPA and consulting services. The firm maintains specialties in the agriculture, feed yard, financial institution, government and not-for-profit, manufacturing, medical, oil and gas, and real estate sectors. Adams Brown is a progressive firm, committed to exceeding client expectations by combining traditional skills with the latest technology
