us Tax AccountantDiane Pendle, Inc

The Staff Accountant role is important to the day-to-day success of firm engagements and processes. Staff Accountants are responsible for learning, applying technical skills, and working as a team to carry out tasks under
close mentoring and supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare accurate financial statements, depreciation, monthly processing, payroll, and sales tax.
Analyze information to prepare individual and corporate tax returns and corresponding workpapers.
Documents transactions effectively and maintains accurate record of work.
Organizes facts, analyzes, and interprets information according to client circumstances.
Participates in firm wide initiatives - continuing education, training, staff meetings, etc.
Purposeful determination to learn and apply technical knowledge and skills which develop from one
engagement to the next.
Required Skills and Abilities
Effective, timely, and appropriate communication with all levels of the firm, with the ability to direct internal questions to the appropriate person.
Ability to clearly articulate questions or requests and take notes to avoid repeating.
Demonstrates initiative to succeed; learn from mistakes and change approach as needed.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Strong organizational skills to work independently and prioritize workloads of multiple assignments.
Develops technical skills, with application ability, both on the job and through formal learning channels.
Effectively completes tasks on schedule and documents transactions effectively.
Proactively communicates with in-charge(s) for work status updates or issues.
Analytical/problem solving skills to identify problems and suggest solutions.
Willingness and ability to be a quick learner and maintain continual learning mindset.
Provide professional client service focused on quality, thoroughness, and accuracy.
Demonstrates solid interpersonal skills, building effective co-worker/peer relationships.
Key Success Factors
Seeks to gain knowledge of client businesses, with client satisfaction top of mind.
Meets or exceeds budgeted hours expectations and realization goals.
Understands limits of personal knowledge and can identify quickly when to seek assistance or clarification.
Understands tax and accounting regulations and how they apply to each engagement.
Accomplished work is always top quality.
Takes ownership in self, assigned projects, and personal goals and seeks to achieve aspirations.
Be a team player with a positive - 'can do' approach.
Successfully assimilates to the team and culture.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications and experience include:
Four-year bachelor's degree in relatable field.
1-3 years of experience in public accounting, preferred.
Working knowledge of U.S. accounting standards and tax law.
Understands the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.
Basic accounting knowledge.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel® is essential.
Working knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Word, PDF, and Outlook is needed.
Must be willing to work on a fixed US shift, Monday to Friday (9:00 PM to 5:00 AM MNL time)
Must have a reliable internet connection for a work from home arrangement.