Assurance Staff
Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard.
Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We have a national reach, while still offering a local firm flavor.
We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one the region's top firms.
If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named an "AJC Top Workplace" and a "Best of the Best Firms" (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
Essential Functions
+ Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
+ Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing "above and beyond the call of duty" if necessary.
+ Audit preparation; trial balance and lead sheet setup; creating, updating, and analyzing schedules and spreadsheets; verification of accuracy of client accounting records; updating financials and gaining an understanding of our client's businesses.
+ Performs and documents accounting services to include recording journal entries, general ledgers, reconcile bank accounts and other G/L accounts as necessary; prepare payroll and sales tax returns, prepare property tax returns, and prepare simple financial statements, etc.
+ Be aware of current developments and new pronouncements.
+ Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners.
+ Identify value added suggestions from audit and reviews for client utilization.
+ Meet chargeable hour goal.
+ Participates in internal training, as appropriate.
+ Pass CPA Exam if not already completed.
Position Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or other relevant degree program
+ Completion of the 150-credit hours necessary for licensure, highly desirable
+ Experience in the Construction industry is preferred
+ Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
+ Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment