Staff Accountant – Public Accounting

OUR FIRM

Van Beek & Co., was established over 40 years ago, and has a stellar reputation for long-term relationships with our clients. We have a small office that never exceeds more than 20 people, even during the busy season. Our busy season runs mid-January through April. We endeavor to balance busy season with perks, and the possibility of additional time off other times throughout the year. We believe in promoting both the firm as a whole, and the individuals who work here.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We have an immediate opening for a full time Staff Accountant. This position requires continuous learning and applying technical skills to effectively work as part of a team. Effective communication skills are a must as you will be working with complex accounting tax and audit engagements. We will consider candidates who have prior experience in accounting, that value client relationships, who are willing to take the initiative and are driven by the opportunity to excel and grow within the business. This position has excellent opportunity for advancement if you possess the right skill-set. We provide a friendly, team oriented work environment, flexible hours and training.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform business and individual income tax returns, reviews, compilations and audits
    • Work as an effective team member to complete projects and tasks
    • Develop technical skills on the job and through CE
    • Perform research on accounting principles and tax law
    • Be a self directed learner who can multi-task between projects
    • Build strong working relationships at peer and client levels

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelors degree and working towards CPA Certification
    • Prior experience in accounting, or public accounting is a plus
    • Technical knowledge
    • Excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards
    • Effective communication skills, both written and oral
    • Demonstrate a “can do” attitude with initiative for growth opportunities

 

BENEFITS

In addition to a vibrant work environment, with a collaborative and interactive office, we offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package that includes: competitive salary and bonus compensation (depending on experience), accrued paid time off, paid holidays, a variety of health insurance plans, dental insurance; long and short term disability insurance; and 401(k) profit sharing.

 

 

If this all sounds interesting, and you want to be considered as a candidate for the position of Staff Accountant, then please follow the steps below exactly. Applicants who follow these steps, and match our desired criteria, will be contacted for an interview. We are hoping to fill this position as soon as possible.

Send one email to admin@vanbeekco.com – please note, any submissions received via any other avenue will not be considered. Your email should contain the following:

 

        1. Subject of email: Staff Accountant
        2. Cover Letter (either in pdf format as attachment, or in the body of the email)
            1. Please make sure you share relevant experience; and tell us what intrigued you about this job posting
        3. Attached CV or Resume in pdf or Word format
        4. In the body of your email, please answer these quick questions (no more than 3 sentences per question):
            1. How would your last boss describe you?
            2. How do you negotiate a stressful situation
              at work?

 

We look forward to hearing from you!