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Senior Staff Accountant

Berndt CPA LLC, Madison, WI, United States


Work for a Next Generation Accounting Firm!

Make a difference and have an impact on the lives of our clients

Senior Staff Accountant
Are you looking for a growing firm with a great team? We are a firm of more than 40 team members in a public accounting firm that allows hands on exposure to all aspects of the accounting process. Our firm is growing at a rate that qualified the firm for the Inc. 5000 in 2020, 2021, & 2022, so opportunities are available for those looking to grow personally and professionally. We have a proactive approach with our personal and business clients providing guidance throughout the year. We take pride in our thorough knowledge and connection with our clients, and have been doing so for almost 15 years. We offer a great work environment and challenging professional environment!

We have team members that enjoy working together and with our clients in a collaborative environment. We would like to know how we can help you realize more than you think is possible.

We do not do any audit, review or compliance work that requires independence with the firms' clients. We are truly our clients most trusted advisor.

Primary Functions
Outsourced Accounting
a full-service outsourced cloud based accounting solution for small business clients.

Will work with many of the firm's clients in an outsourced controller role with a complete cloud accounting system

Will assist clients and prospects with Quickbooks Online as primary business reporting technology.

Develop a strong, productive, professional, trusted advisor relationship with assigned clients

Partner with clients by understanding their business and industry and providing ongoing advice, insights and support

Budgeting & forecasting, cash flow and other strategic planning with the client

Preparation of and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Secondary Function
Tax
Prepares federal and state income tax returns for individuals & businesses

Interpersonal / Client Development Skills

Exhibits time management and organization skills

Develops entrepreneurial approach to client service and good working relationships with client personnel

Builds new and existing client relationships and demonstrates basic knowledge of client's businesses

Maintains contacts with peers, develops network of business contacts, meets with prospective clients and cultivates referrals

Develops means of communication to clients and persons responsible for maintaining relationship with clients

Accepts volunteer positions in community organizations

Understands firm ethics and demonstrates them consistently

Experience

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or other related program.

CPA license or CPA eligible.

Minimum 3 years' experience in private/public accounting

Strong technology skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred)

Ability to multi-task and to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Team player with a positive - 'can do' approach

Work Life Balance
Berndt CPA provides team members the ability to be both professional challenged with the time year round to be personally involved with family and friends.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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