Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka, CPA's

Brighton, MI 48116, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Role Description

This is a full-time position for a Certified Public Accountant at Pfeffer, Hanniford and Palka, CPAs. As a Certified Public Accountant, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities for clients. The role is located in Brighton, MI.

The Manager is in a position of advanced technical aptitude and supervisory responsibilities. Those duties will include:

Detail preparation and review of tax returns for clients in various industries

• Reviews corporate, individual, partnership and trust tax returns for appropriateness and compliance in current tax law.

• Advanced technical knowledge of tax issues

• Identifies potential tax audit risk issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with Partner

• Supervise, train and mentor tax staff

• Stays current on technical and industry developments and standards while evaluating potential impacts on client engagements

Detail review of audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries. Governmental auditing background is a bonus.

• Reviews financial statements and disclosures for appropriateness in form, content, completeness, and accuracy

• Advanced technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards

• Identifies audit and risk management issues and proposes potential solutions through research and collaboration with Quality Review and Partner

• Primary client contact and liaison for complex issues that staff are unable to resolve; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel

• Oversee Seniors and Staff coordinating the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up

• Supervise, train and mentor accounting staff

• Stays current on technical and industry developments and standards while evaluating potential impacts on their client engagements

Qualifications

Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
Experience in public accounting
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in work
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks