Staff Accountant

Brown, Kaplan & Liss, LLP has an opening for a staff tax and accounting professional to provide tax compliance, accounting and auditing services for a large range of privately held businesses, high income/net worth individuals, not-for-profits, trusts and estates. 

 

This is a generalist position.  Accordingly, the position requires the following in depth knowledge:

 

·       individual income tax return preparation

·       partnership income tax return preparation

·       subchapter S income tax return preparation

·       trust and estate income tax return preparation experience a plus, but not required

·       C corporation tax return preparation

·       payroll tax return preparation

·       sales tax return preparation

·       information return preparation, form 1099 and others

·       client accounting using QuickBooks and write-up software

·       generally accepted accounting principles

·       generally accepted auditing procedures

 

This is a growth opportunity.  As such, it requires the following personal skills and traits:

 

·       a high level ability to analyze complex, sometimes ambiguous and, occasionally, disorganized client data

·       a high level ability to create and execute solutions to complex problems

·       a high level ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, co-workers,  government tax agencies and other professionals

·       the ability to think and work quickly and independently

·       the ability to maintain and grow business relationships

·       the ability to think ahead and be creative

·       the desire to be successful

·       a strong commitment to the profession and the position while maintaining a balanced personal life

·       the ability to bounce back from adversity and maintain a positive outlook under pressure

 

A high level of skill is required in the following software applications:

 

·       tax return preparation

·       trial balance

·       client write-up

·       QuickBooks

·       Excel - design and presentation, formulas, graphing and linking; use of macros a plus

·       Word - design and presentation; mail-merge a plus

·       Outlook

·       Internet

·       PowerPoint

 

Brown, Kaplan & Liss LLP has been providing high quality services to a large range of privately held businesses, high income/net worth individuals, not-for-profits, trusts and estates for nearly forty-five years.  We are integrally involved with our clients businesses and personal finances.  We do not just perform compliance and attest services; we are proactive in helping our clients achieve their financial goals.  Staff deals directly with partners and clients.  As a firm of ten professionals, we are adroit, quick and adaptable.  As a member of the Plante and Moran Network, a regional firm of 1,700 professionals, we have access to deep expertise in almost every field.

 

The right applicant must be desirous of a long and fulfilling career, with a goal of growing with the firm.  He or she must be a self-starter and eager to accept increasing responsibility.  Because of BKL's excellent pre-employment screening and nurturing work environment, staff turnover is rare.