Staff Accountant - Tax and or Assurance

*About Us*MBE CPAs is a Wisconsin-based tax, audit and business consulting firm working toward a common goal of creating a better life for our clients, colleagues and our community. We strive to foster a positive environment of opportunity, growth and personal enrichment. Our team is passionate about helping people succeed and we are determined to reach our goals and unlock the best versions of ourselves. We value creativity, we encourage individuality and we always support each other's unique contributions and passions.We believe that a healthy business begins and ends with its employees. If you're looking for a career that redefines the status quo and values your unique contributions, both inside and outside the office, then you're in the right place.*Position Overview - Tax*The Staff Accountant is responsible for learning and applying technical skills and working as a part of the team. They are responsible for timely and accurate reporting of financial reports and data of clients. The provide analyses and reviews of balance sheet accounts, performs account period closings and analysis for client review. They also develop standards, perform month end closing, variance analysis, reconciliations, fix asset justifications, inventory valuation, tax preparation, budgeting and forecasting.*Position Overview - Assurance*Assist with client attest engagements, which include planning, executing, directing, and completing Financial Audits, Reviews, Full Disclosure Compilations, Agreed-Upon Procedures Engagements, Forecasts/Projections, and Internal Controls consulting. Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues. Prepare report drafts and assist in issuance of the report. Proactively interact with client's key management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.*Primary Duties and Responsibilities**Tax*Prepare journal entries and compile financial statements to include balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenditures, and revenue and expenditure comparison to budget.Maintain all accounting ledgers and supporting accounting documentation.Maintain AP system, including processing of invoices, creation of payables schedule and processing of checks.Monitor cash flow and reconcile all bank accounts.Prepare financial reports and statements for client review.Develop, implement and maintain a monthly reporting process to client.Ensure client compliance with applicable rules and regulations via GAAP and GAAS.Maintain fixed asset inventory and valuation.Schedule computations of accrued expenses and give the basis for accruals.Prepare schedules of amortization of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.*Assurance*Maintain quality of work through self-review, prepare neat and organized workpapers.Maintains accountability for the assigned work and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved including deadlines met.Advises, coaches, and supports team members including providing consistent recognition and encouragement to team members to increase retention and utilization.Leverage commercial and market knowledge to identify client needs/opportunities to sell additional value added services. Refers cross selling opportunities to appropriate team member.Develops and strengthens long-term relationships with client management and peer client levels.Supports partners in the implementation of practice objectives and budgets.Communicates progress of engagements with the Office Manager or Partner, including time estimates, scheduling considerations, etc.Communicates expectations and details about the engagement to clients; updates client on progress of the engagement including time estimates, scheduling considerations, findings, etc.Identifies potential accounting and auditing issues and performs research to present proposed solutions to the Office Manager or Partner.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Maintaining billable budget and utilization.*Additional Duties and Responsibilities - Tax and Assurance*?? Prepare tax, and business records and reports.?? Prepare corporate and individual tax returns.?? Maintain acumen with tax reporting and reporting standards.?? Build strong team and client relationships.?? Attend client meetings as requested.?? Attend company meetings as required.?? Participate in office wide initiatives - recruitment, marketing, etc.?? Actively pursues self-development opportunitiesAttend client meetings as requested.Mentor staff.Give back to the community.Makes presentations, writes articles and represents the firm in assigned professional and civic functions.Actively pursues self-development opportunities in line with company goals.Responsible for meeting required continued professional education hours and improving technical skills.Other duties as assigned or requested.*Core Values*?? *Client-Centric*?? *Proactive*?? *Accountability*?? *Innovate*?? *Educate*?? *Trust*?? *Challenge The Status Quo**Performance Competencies*?? *Integrity* - Does not cut corners. Puts the interests of the business above self. Earns trust of employees and executives.?? *Team Building* - Achieves cohesion and effective team spirit with subordinates. Sustains an environment characterized by open, honest working relations where differences are constructively addressed rather than ignored, suppressed, or denied. Can delegate and empower those that show the ability to take on more responsibility.?? *Adaptability* - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.?? *Dependability* - Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.?? *Safety and Security *-Observes safety and instills a safety culture in their area of responsibility. Follows security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.?? *Work Ethic* - Encourages and displays a good work ethic and positive attitude among team members.?? *Independence *- Able to work effectively with minimal ongoing management and direction. Asks questions when necessary to maintain effectiveness.*Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*?? *Education and Experience* - Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in general accounting.?? *Certificates, Licenses and Registrations* - Complete or in process CPA certification?? *Communication* - Has strong interpersonal skills and is skilled in communicating complex technical information so that it is understood by clients?? *Industry Knowledge* - General knowledge of market trends including opportunities and local business initiatives?? *Relationship Development *- Able to establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients and staff?? *Planning & Organizing* - Able to monitor ongoing company operations and anticipate concerns. Can create contingency plans to ensure ongoing company success. Places value in efficiency and seeks to improve company operations and production outcomes. Able to produce strategic plan in line with goals and can collaborate with team to ensure positive business outcomes.?? *Financial Reporting and Documentation* - Understands content of financial reports: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Able to interpret results and translate into focused actions and performance tracking through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in appropriate areas.?? *Strategic* - Can develop a strong understanding of company goals and direction and is able to contribute to future planning. Understands the overall purpose of each role in the company and is able to determine proper functions and interventions when needed.?? *Mathematical* - Has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages and to interpret financial reports. Can analyze performance against business plans and industry benchmarks.?? *Technology* - Proficient in the use of computers and computer software.?? *Training* - Can create, implement and encourage ongoing training activities for all employees.?? *Delegation* - Understands the value of his/her time and acknowledges the importance of being able to assign lower priority tasks to others*Training*?? Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP & GAAS?? MBE Products and Services.*Development Opportunities*TBDJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time offSchedule:* Monday to FridayApplication Question(s):* What would your ideal wage be?What location would you prefer to be at?Do you prefer Tax or Assurance or want Both?Education:* Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:* Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)* GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location:* Multiple locationsWork Remotely:* NoWork Location: Multiple Locations