Staff Accountant

MSP Tax and Accounting is a growing young firm in the Quad Cities, serving hundreds of local businesses and individuals. We specialize in real estate agents, investors, and small business owners but serve many more industries. We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in Moline, IL.

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position is responsible for a variety of tasks in the accounting area. Position requires accuracy and timeliness and will be responsible for ensuring that assigned accounts are in balance on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Knowledge of Excel and Word for preparation of reports and supporting documentation. To be successful in this position, the ability to create spreadsheets with complex formulas and formatting and the ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial reports is required. To achieve desired results; organization, time management skills, and attention to detail will be essential. This is a full time position. Position will start hourly for the first 1 – 3 months then depending on performance salary, benefits, paid time off, and other perks will be discussed.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain continued communications with clients and internal team at varying stages of projects and provide progressive reporting of completion and outstanding questions to management.

• Prepare Personal and Business Tax Filings to appropriate jurisdictions on a Quarterly & Annual Basis with exceptional levels of documentation used in the supporting the information provided.

• Assist in the Preparation of Business financial statements on a Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Basis with exceptional levels of documentation used in the supporting the information provided.

• Follow documented business processes and policies to maintain internal controls and protection of confidential information on each project assigned.

 

The successful candidate will need the following skills/qualifications:

• 4-year accounting degree or working towards one required

• CPA license is not required but a desire to obtain a license is preferred

• 2 years accounting experience would be preferred but no required

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Suite, Etc.

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to act independently within guidelines and scope of task

• Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously

• Ability to work on own time and manage projects without being micro managed

 

MSP offers a competitive compensation, flexible schedule, and paid time off. Pay depends on qualifications. Benefits available after being with the company for a set amount of time. Benefits may include but are not limited to health insurance, cell phone reimbursement, performance bonuses.