Experienced Staff Accountant - Audit (Flexibility for remote work)

Company Description

AAFCPAs is an innovative and forward-thinking firm. We have enjoyed primarily organic growth and continue our laser focus on sustained growth as an independent regional firm. We are considered an attractive alternative to the Big 4 and National CPA firms. We provide best-value assurance, tax, outsourced accounting, business consulting, information technology advisory solutions, and wealth management services to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, wealthy individuals, and estates. Since 1973, AAFCPAs sincere approach to business and service excellence has attracted discerning clients along with the best and brightest CPA and consulting professionals. AAFCPAs donates 10% of its net profits annually to nonprofit organizations. We have an active DE&I committee and have commitment and accountability to these efforts.

AAFCPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal, the third largest CPA firm association in the world with 300+ member firms in over 100 countries. This provides our clients with seamless national and global coverage, along with an advantageous pay-as-you-use model.

Job Description

Participates as a member of the client services team by performingassignments and tasks for a variety of clients and businesses. Demonstrates general professional knowledge, technical skills, and ability to deliver a broad range of services in the accounting, tax, and audit areas. Meets commitments to clients and other team members. 

• Develop an understanding of firm concepts and what places us above other firms, including the one-firm concept. 
• Be enthusiastic about client needs and provide prompt service. 
• Work to develop a comprehensive approach to and understanding of the client's business and its needs. 
• Develop self-confidence and clients' and other staffs' confidence in your professional abilities. 
• Develop an understanding of the nature of work, understand and differentiate between compilations, reviews, audits, tax planning and compliance, and management advisory services. 
• Complete specific assignments under supervision in a technically competent manner within the allotted time. 
• Communicate problems and opportunities to senior or semi-senior on a timely basis (in writing, when appropriate). 
• Develop proper work paper techniques. 
• Develop professional and technical skills 
• Develop tax awareness in all areas, including personal and business income taxes, payroll, sales, and other taxes. 
• Improve audit and accounting knowledge and techniques including awareness and understanding of all professional standards. 
• Identify areas for improvement in the client's systems and procedures and make appropriate recommendations. 
• Improve oral and written communication skills.
• Develop general business knowledge and read appropriate professional and technical journals and publications. 
• Develop proficient organizational skills using automation – MS Office suite, paperless work papers, time and billing system, tax return software, etc. 
• Foot and proofread financial statements. 
• Develop personal and professional goals and periodically re-evaluate them and measure progress

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in public accounting
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Data Analytics
• Master's Degree is a plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel & Word

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Generous PTO
• Flexible office location (Westborough, Wellesley, Boston)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AAFCPAs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.