Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

$50,000 - $75,000/Yr

Tax Advisors - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is focused on technical tasks related to client tax preparation, accounting, and tax planning. The role involves preparing personal and business tax returns, maintaining knowledge of accounting and tax requirements, and completing assigned tasks efficiently while adhering to budget expectations. The associate will also be expected to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and teamwork in their work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks in client tax preparation, accounting, and tax planning.
• Prepare personal and business tax returns (Form 1040, 1120S, and 1065).
• Conduct bookkeeping using QuickBooks as required.
• Maintain a continuing base knowledge of accounting and tax requirements.
• Complete assigned engagements/tasks efficiently and timely as defined by budget and engagement expectations.
• Identify issues/concerns and communicate them to supervisors.
• Exhibit strong analytical ability and perform tasks with professionalism and integrity.
• Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior in communications with others.
• Learn tasks through formal and/or on-the-job training and excel in assigned areas.
• Accept responsibility for assigned work and follow up on open assignments.
• Adjust to non-routine assignments and unexpected situations.
• Assist co-workers in completing tasks as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (preferred).
• 3 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation (preferred).
• CPA or EA certification (preferred).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off