Staff Accountant New Clients at Cain Watters & Associates

Job descriptionSummary/ObjectiveReporting to the Accounting Manager the Staff Accountant - New Clients is responsible for the initial onboarding of a clients account including beginning balance roll forward general ledger and bank reconciliation payroll integration preparation of a balance sheet & income statement for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele.Essential FunctionsExercise discretion and authority in the preparation of accounting records including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department.Establish records of accounts and input entries into proper accounts.Document and ensure proper keeping of financial records making use of current technologies.Responsibilities and DutiesInitial onboarding of a clients account to include general ledger beginning balances.Work independently on monthly and quarterly compilations including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts; assess general ledger for accuracy.Prepare after the fact payroll summaries and record journal entries.Record journal entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents.Ensure compliance with all laws regulations in the preparation of year end Forms 1096 & 1099.Work independently with clients as needed to facilitate completion of financial statements.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Job requirementsEducation and Experience5 years of experience in accounting field requiredBachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution preferredMulti-client CPA firm experience preferredQuickBooks and Xero software experience preferredProficient in both Microsoft Word and ExcelAct as a team player and demonstrate a positive attitudeTravelNo travel is expected for this position.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThis is a largely sedentary role; however some filing may be required.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed based on managements approval. An in-office presence may be required for training. This is a primarily remote role with an in-office presence once a month or as business need dictates. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on managements approval.Job Compensation & BenefitsThrough our competitive compensation and benefits program we seek to attract retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors including but not limited the size of our Firm our financial position the industry business objectives market salary information benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law) and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.CompensationMinimum: $65000 - Maximum: $75000.00 USDBenefitsCompetitive SalaryEmployer Paid Medical Short-Term Disability Accident Life and AD&D InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceUnlimited PTOFirm-Paid Holidays Including an Extended Winter BreakSafe Harbor 401k PlanGenerous Employer HSA ContributionsEmployer Paid Professional Dues Licenses/RenewalsContinuing Education ResourcesFamily Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental LeaveCWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms ()Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)USA Today - Top Workplaces ()Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms ()Forbes Americas Best Tax & Accounting Firms ()INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace ()Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms ()INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 ()INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (0)Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at . Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.All done!Your application has been successfully submitted!Other jobsRequired Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 75000