• Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Edina, MN)


    Description Accountant,Accounts Payable (AP),General Ledger,Accounts Receivable (AR),Journal Entries,Ba

     

    Job Description: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

     

    Position Title: Accountant, CPA

     

    Experience Level: 3-5 Years

     

    Software Proficiency: UltraTax

     

    Industry Focus: Small Businesses

    About the Role:

    We’re seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with 3-5 years of professional accounting experience to join our team on a contract to hire basis. This position focuses on providing high-quality tax preparation, financial analysis, and advisory services to small businesses in a variety of industries. The ideal candidate is proficient in using UltraTax software to deliver timely and accurate results to our clients.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Small Business Accounting & Tax Preparation:

    Prepare and file tax returns for small business clients, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

     

    Review and analyze financial statements, identify potential risks, and recommend solutions to meet business goals.

    Utilization of UltraTax Software:

    Leverage UltraTax to streamline tax workflows, ensuring precision and efficiency in all tax-related tasks.

     

    Stay up-to-date with UltraTax updates and best practices to maximize functionality and accuracy in client deliverables.

    Client Advisory & Relationship Management:

    Build and maintain strong relationships with small business clients by acting as a trusted advisor.

     

    Provide insights into financial outcomes and strategies to optimize business operations and growth.

     

    Assist clients in addressing and resolving inquiries from tax authorities, as necessary.

    Compliance & Reporting:

    Manage compliance for tax codes and regulations while staying informed on any changes to ensure clients remain up-to-date.

     

    Prepare periodic financial reports and filings as requested by clients or regulatory bodies.

    Collaboration & Team Support:

    Collaborate with colleagues on cross-functional projects to deliver comprehensive service to clients.

     

    Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members on tax and accounting best practices.

    Required Qualifications:

    Active CPA license.

     

    3-5 years of accounting and tax preparation experience, preferably working with small businesses in diverse industries.

     

    Expertise in using UltraTax software.

     

    Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax codes and reporting requirements.

     

    Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work within tight deadlines.

     

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with clients and internal teams.

     

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general familiarity with accounting software platforms.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Previous experience working in a client-facing role or public accounting firm.

     

    Knowledge of bookkeeping best practices and small business financial management. Requirements Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger, Accounts Receivable (AR), Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, CPA, Ultra Tax

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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