STAFF ACCOUNTANT, Assurance, CPA Firm - Las Vegas, United States - Houldsworth Russo & Company PC

Description

Job Description

Are you a passionate and driven professional seeking a fulfilling career with a GROWTH PATH that aligns with your values and aspirations? Look no further than HRC As a trailblazing firm with a progressive mindset, we redefine the way we approach our work, leadership, and our understanding of the profession. At HRC we encourage every team member to embrace their uniqueness and flourish as a complete individual. If you're excited about making a tangible impact on both your life and the lives of our clients, all while enjoying a vibrant work environment, let's connect

About HRC:

HRC is a highly respected Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm specializing in providing for-profit and not-for-profit organizations exceptional assurance services. Our loyal and highly-skilled team is committed to helping our clients achieve their mission-driven goals while maintaining compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.

HRC is an innovative firm that values collaboration, leadership and holistic personal development. As we continue to GROW, we are searching for a dedicated and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Las Vegas office.

JOB PURPOSE

The Staff Accountant assigned to assurance engagements will be responsible for assisting and preparing assurance reports with disclosures, applying basic areas of generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP) and other accounting frameworks, as necessary, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various internal control systems. In this role, the Staff Accountant will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with software applications to complete projects as assigned.

The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying technical skills and working as part of a team to carry out tasks under direct coaching and supervision.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Ability to learn and apply fundamental technical skills.
• Cooperative team member.
• Understanding and participation in HRC's mission, values, and vision.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Demonstrates the ability to retain and apply technical skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully train and encourage peers.
• Ensures consistent quality of work output.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate into the HRC team.
• Meets assignment objectives (e.g., timeframes, budgets, outcomes, etc.).
• Ensures client satisfaction.
• Participates in HRC initiatives.
• Participates in recruiting activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TECHNICAL - ASSURANCE

• Understands and applies GAAP, other accounting frameworks, as necessary, generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), and principles of internal control.
• Prepares, reconciles, and/or tests (PBC) schedules that tie to the financial statement accounts, as necessary.
• Performs basic bookkeeping functions to understand client processes and internal controls; proposes adjusting and reclassifying journal entries, as necessary.
• Prepares financial statements and footnote disclosures as required under GAAP or other accounting framework, as applicable.
• Performs an audit in accordance with both HRC and AICPA professional standards from initial planning through issuance of the financial statements. This will include all phases of the audit [planning, risk assessments, understanding internal control systems, inquiry of client personnel, fieldwork audit procedures, (both substantive and internal control testing, as needed), and wrap-up procedures to include financial statement and footnote disclosure preparation].
• Perform other assurance engagements (e.g., agreed-upon procedures) in accordance with both HRC and AICPA professional standards.
• Understands and follows HRC processes related to assurance work.
• Understands and follows HRC Quality Control Handbook guidelines in all aspects of job.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Builds external relationships and a network of peers.
• Actively observes seniors interacting with clients to learn how to establish a strong rapport and trust.
• Demonstrates familiarity with HRC's website, brand, and tax and CAS provided.
• Attends HRC's education seminars provided for clients and/or HRC personnel.

CLIENT SERVICE

• Promptly handles client inquiries and requests.
• Consults manager or partner to appropriately respond to client inquiries (e.g., technical issues, requests for referral, etc.).
• Stays abreast of industry publications for targeted client industries to build basic knowledge.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all client business.
• Demonstrates courteous, friendly and professionalism during client interactions, exhibiting the ability to adapt communication styles, as necessary.
• Promptly communicates client complaints with proposed solutions to management.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates effectively with clients and staff; demonstrating actively listening and then inquiring to understand.
• Converses intelligently with clients and presents self in a professional manner, both in behavior and appearance.
• Interacts with others in a manner that cultivates an environment of trust, respect, and fairness.
• Independently maintains communication with seniors, managers, and partners.
• Provides clear written communication in both internal and external correspondence.

LEADERSHIP

• Proactively seeks opportunities to share knowledge with others.
• Takes ownership of his/her own actions and sets an example for others.
• Adapts to frequent changes, delays and/or unexpected events.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (EFFECTIVE, EFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE)

• Independently seeks opportunities to be chargeable.
• Completes assignments within timeline and budget.
• Maintains accurate time records with descriptions of work for client billing.
• Demonstrates consistent time management skills to be productive, efficient, and meet deadlines.
• Supports HRC's goals, values, and policies.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist in general office duties, as necessary.
• Understands and complies with HRC office processes.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Takes the initiative to increase knowledge and skills through self-study and personal development and consults with, and obtains approval from, management to determine appropriate pursuits that will benefit both the Staff Accountant and HRC.
• Identifies opportunities to try new tasks to expand personal knowledge.
• Completes training requirements per HRC's Quality Control Handbook and maintains current CPE log using HRC's technology.
• Assesses own strengths/weaknesses and takes corrective action in identified areas for improvement (e.g., review notes).
• Initiates bi-monthly meetings with supervisor.

OTHER

• Manage confidential information.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES

Requires the ability to gather and analyze complex data; to devise solutions to problems; ability to prepare

clear and concise executive level reports; ability to follow instructions, ability to pay attention to details

and to perform with a high level of accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance. Requires the ability to

implement, interpret rules, regulations and administrative procedures, ability to compose clear and

concise written and verbal correspondence, communicate effectively on a professional level with the

business community, agency personnel, and the public both orally and in writing. Ability to perform

multiple tasks and to meet simultaneous deadlines, plan and organize work and direct a high performance

team, to exercise sound judgment and discretion, ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination

and perception needed for: making observations, communicating with others, and reading, writing and

operating assigned equipment.

Requires repetitive movement, sitting, writing letters and memos, face-to-face discussions with

individuals or teams, use of electronic mail, telephone conversations, contact with others (face-to-face,

by telephone, or otherwise). Requires the opportunity to make decisions without supervision; freedom to

determine tasks, priorities, and goals, repeating the same physical activities or mental activities

repeatedly, requires being exact or highly accurate, requires meeting strict deadlines. Requires work with

external providers, customers or the public, work with others in a group or team, coordinating or leading

others in accomplishing work activities.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English language to provide clear instructions, ability

to write and speak intelligently and professionally; comprehend questions and conversations and respond

appropriately, translate accounting terms into concepts that can be understood by clients (regardless of

technical sophistication) and non-technical staff.

Requires the ability to demonstrate logical thinking and problem-solving in all aspects of assurance work;

requires the ability to exhibit an understanding of professional skepticism; ability to provide neat,

complete, and organized workpapers using HRC's technology; ability to self-review before submitting to

reviewer.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle to access client locations and maintain valid driver's license and

insurance coverage at amounts in accordance with HRC guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job tasks may be performed in close physical proximity to other people. Work is typically performed in an

office environment while sitting at a computer screen for extended periods. While performing the duties

of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts when working with office

machines. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

and reach with hands and arms when working with documents, files, computers, or office machines. This

position requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions, exposure to sounds and noise

levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable. The employee is required to lift up to 15 pounds.

Requires travel to multiple sites and locations.

Required to lift binders, files, office supplies or bend and reach for stored records or files; occasionally may

work in warehouse environment, retail or food bank locations while visiting client sites. Environments may

contain chemicals, high levels of dust, pollutants, compromised ventilation systems and extreme

fluctuation in temperature.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge

• Holds a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in accounting (or similar).
• Computer literacy to include a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn software used by HRC.
• Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt, relate, and build relationships with/to diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner.
• Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Works ethically and with integrity, in accordance with HRC and AICPA Guidelines.
• Understands and complies with relevant CPE requirements, as applicable to specific engagements.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

• Daily use of computer, telephone, wireless internet devices, calculator/adding machine, copier, fax, scanner, and printer.
• Other: Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintained throughout employment.