Audit or Tax Staff Accountant - Multiple Locations

Company: Cherry Bekaert
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Cherry Bekaert LLP is the nation's 25th largest public accounting and consulting firm with offices throughout the Southeast and into the Southwest. We are a place to learn, a place to grow, and a place to stay. At Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team's shared values, we encourage you to choose your path. Join the Firm that acknowledges and recognizes the power of the individual.Our Firm's shared values are Integrity, Mutual Respect, Passion for Excellence, Accountability, Collaboration, and Trust. We believe in and promote an environment where our people are excited and engaged to contribute their best. Diversity is the mix of our unique, individual perspectives. Inclusiveness is involving all of our people in our business and using their perspectives to enhance our culture. Belonging is the feeling we want all our employees to experience because they know that we welcome and appreciate the uniqueness they bring to the Firm.If our culture speaks to you, we encourage you to apply!What your day looks like as an Assurance Staff:As an Assurance Staff Accountant at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of audit engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals.Engage and serve clients from various industriesCommunicate with project in-charges and clientsDevelop technical accounting skills while performing audits of financial statementsPrepare audit checklists and adjust journal entriesGain business writing experience while preparing financial statements alongside clientsPrepare and organize workpapers for client filesPerform other essential duties as neededWhat your day looks like as a Tax Staff:As a Tax Staff Accountant at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals.Engage and serve clients from various industriesCommunicate with project in-charges and clientsDevelop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returnsPrepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returnsResearch fundamental tax issues using online toolsPossess a basic understanding of book/tax differencesPrepare depreciation schedules including proper classification of assetsPrepare and organize workpapers for client filesPerform other essential duties as neededWhat we are looking for in this role:Master's degree (preferred) in accounting or Bachelor's with 150 hoursCumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not requiredProficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programsCPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA licenseAbility to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travelAbility to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cyclesOther Requirement:Candidates must demonstrate they are eligible to work in the United StatesAvailable for Work Sponsorship: NoWhat you can expect from us:Collaborative environment focused on career and leadership developmentAnnual conferences, mentorship, CPE courses, and specialized technical training20 days of PTO and 9 paid holidaysBecker CPA review materials and bonus for passing exam within the first yearFlexible work arrangements, including up to 12-weeks of Paid Care LeaveCompetitive salary and bonus program"Dress for your Day" policyLearn more by reviewing our Benefits Snapshot!The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as needed and/or required.Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected bases, in accordance with applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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