Walter & Shuffain, P.C.

Audit/Tax Manager

Summary of Responsibilities

Managers are involved in almost all of the areas for which shareholders are responsible. They must exhibit technical proficiency and the ability to supervise and complete engagements, possess a thorough knowledge of the firm's policies and procedures, and serve as intermediaries between shareholders, senior accountants, and clients.

Essential functions

Manage the quality control function of the firm's accounting and auditing practice.
Assume responsibility for planning, supervising, and completing engagements.
Plan the timing and assigning of staff to engagements.
Review engagement workpapers, resolve any problems, and keep the shareholder informed of all important developments in the engagement.
Evaluate the performance of senior accountants.
Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing clients.

Required experience

Minimum of five years current experience in public accounting.
Must be a Certified Public Accountant

Job involves work in the firm's office or on the client's premises, which may require the use of your personal vehicle. Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year. High level of overtime may be required to complete audit and tax engagements during busy season (Jan 15-April 15).

If interested, please email resume to Nikki Gillespie.

Senior Accountant

Summary of Responsibilities

Senior accountants perform most engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of staff accountants and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, tax, and auditing matters.

Essential functions

Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants.
Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
Begin developing a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations.
Become proficient at tax and accounting research.
Evaluate the performance of staff accountants.
Assume responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of an audit engagement.

Required experience

Minimum three to five years of auditing and tax experience.
Must be a Certified Public Accountant

Job involves work in the firm's office or on the client's premises, which may require the use of your personal vehicle. Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year. High level of overtime may be required to complete audit and tax engagements during busy season (Jan 15-April 15).

If interested, please email resume to Nikki Gillespie.

Staff Accountant

Summary of Responsibilities

Staff accountants at Walter & Shuffain play an integral role in every engagement and have the opportunity to gain both tax and audit experience in a variety of industries. Staff work on a wide range of assignments including: preparation of individual, corporate and partnership returns; performing audits, reviews and compilations; financial statement preparation; and training on current accounting software and research tools. They quickly become valued team members and work closely with employees at all levels within the firm, from other staff members to partners. While initial assignments will be less complex they will lead to more difficult assignments and increasing responsibility.

Essential functions

Become familiar with firm policies and procedures.
Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of email, the Internet, spreadsheets and tax software.
Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax forms.
Perform assigned audit, review and compilation procedures.
Understand the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA, FASB and GASB.
Become familiar with pertinent Internal Revenue Code sections and regulations.
Learn tax and accounting research techniques and become familiar with the various research sources of the firm’s library.
Pursue continuing education by attending firm sponsored and external training seminars.
Assume responsibility for completion of assignments.

Required experience

One to two years of public accounting experience preferred.
Recent accounting graduates also welcome.

Job involves work in the firm's office or on the client's premises, which may require the use of your personal vehicle. Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year. High level of overtime may be required to complete audit and tax engagements during busy season (Jan 15-April 15).

If interested, please email resume to Nikki Gillespie.

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