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PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

Audit, Tax and Management Services - Director

A public accounting director position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, marketing, and problem-solving abilities. The position generally requires at least eight years of public accounting experience. Firms expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, at minimum, but usually prefer a master's degree. A certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation is essential. Typical duties include:

• Overseeing the audit, tax or management services practice area and staff.
• Assisting partners with business development and practice administration.
• Managing client relationships and expectations.
• Researching practice area issues and providing guidance to partners and management.

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Audit, Tax and Management Services - Manager

Candidates for public accounting manager positions should have strong leadership, interpersonal, technology, communication and analytical skills. They need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and at least five years of public accounting experience. A certified public accountant (CPA) designation is required. Typical duties include:

• Directing the work of audit, tax or management services staff.
• Overseeing project teams.
• Performing assessments and offering solutions to clients.
• Conducting research and planning, and making recommendations to senior management.
• Identifying and recommending new business opportunities for the firm.

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Audit, Tax and Management Services - Senior Accountant

Candidates for senior public accountant positions should have strong interpersonal, communication, project management and business development skills. Senior public accountants generally need at least three years' public accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a certified public accountant (CPA) credential. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Preparing the audit program for approval, including timeline, budget, scheduling and personnel required.
• Managing the audit/assurance process.
• Preparing and/or reviewing various tax returns.
• Assuring compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Supervising entry-level staff.

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Audit, Tax and Management Services - Accountants with 1 to 3 Years of Experience

Staff accountants should have strong communication, organization and analytical skills, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Firms generally look for candidates who possess or who are working toward a certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is essential. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Reviewing the adequacy of systems and testing to verify accuracy of data provided.
• Conducting evaluations of initial internal controls.
• Preparing tax returns.
• Reconciling general ledger tax accounts.
• Providing assistance to senior accounting staff.

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Audit, Tax and Management Services Accountants - Entry Level

Candidates for these positions should have strong communication, organization and analytical skills, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Entry-level public accountants need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and must be working toward a certified public accountant (CPA) certification. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Contacting clients.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
• Helping with audits.
• Preparing tax returns.

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Senior Accountant

Candidates for senior accountant positions should possess solid communication, technology, organizational, and analytical skills. Companies hiring senior accountants generally look for at least three years' experience, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) are also preferred. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Preparing financial statements
• Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
• Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses
• Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
• Supervising accounting staff

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Staff Accountant - General or Internal Audit

Companies seek self-starters who possess an attention to detail and solid communication skills for staff accountant positions. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Reviewing general ledger accounts and correcting journal entries
• Performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts
• Maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts
• Conducting initial internal control evaluations
• Ascertaining whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss
• Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals

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Staff Accountant - Entry Level

Companies hiring entry-level accountants seek individuals who are proficient with Microsoft Excel and who possess strong time-management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

• Preparing journal entries
• Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
• Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
• Researching and correcting account discrepancies
• Providing written summaries of statistical sampling findings for review by senior staff

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TAX ACCOUNTING

Tax Director

Tax directors must be highly motivated and take the initiative to stay up to date with industry and government regulations through continuing education and subscriptions to professional journals. Tax director positions usually require a bachelor's degree in accounting and a certified public accountant (CPA) designation. Candidates should have at least seven years' experience and excellent communication and analytical skills. Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued. Typical duties include:

• Reviewing various corporate tax returns and year-end tax accruals; estimating income taxes.
• Conducting research and planning on current tax laws, and advising senior management on the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions.
• Minimizing the organization's tax liability each year in accordance with current tax laws.
• Representing the company on tax audits conducted by outside regulatory agencies.
• Facilitating communication with appropriate governmental agencies and in-house counsel related to tax matters.
• Overseeing reporting and payment of all local, state and federal taxes.
• Supervising tax staff.

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Tax Manager

Tax managers should possess strong communication and analytical skills. They also are expected to stay up to date with industry and government regulations through continuing education and subscriptions to professional journals. Candidates for tax manager generally need at least five years of tax accounting experience; many companies prefer those with public accounting backgrounds. Businesses seek applicants who have a bachelor's degree in accounting. Individuals who've also earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) have an advantage when pursuing these positions. Typical duties include:

• Preparing corporate tax returns.
• Assisting with research and planning on current tax laws and evaluating the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions.
• Working with the director of accounting or controller on assets depreciation schedules and policies.
• Identifying ways to minimize corporate tax liability in accordance with current tax laws.
• Supporting the tax director on tax audits by outside regulatory agencies.

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Senior Tax Accountant

Senior tax accountants need strong technology skills, including expertise with Microsoft Excel, database applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Companies seek candidates with at least three years' experience in tax accounting and a bachelor's degree in accounting. Individuals who have also earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) have an advantage when pursuing these positions. Typical duties include:

• Completing corporate tax returns.
• Assuring compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
• Conducting research and planning on applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Minimizing tax liability through sound and informed application of laws and regulations.
• Supervising tax staff.

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Tax Accountant with 1 to 3 Years' Experience

Candidates for these positions must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting Companies seek individuals who have polished negotiation, organizational, research and communication skills. They also expect proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Typical duties include:

• Researching tax laws and regulations.
• Completing various corporate tax returns.
• Providing assistance during tax audits.
• Responding to notices from tax authorities.

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Tax Accountant - Entry Level

Businesses seek entry-level tax accountants who possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Candidates for these positions need strong research, communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Typical duties include:

• Assisting in the maintenance of tax records.
• Assisting with tax preparation and research.
• Maintaining the department tax compliance calendar.

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