Staff Accountant at Public Accounting Firm

*About us* Khalsa CPA Services is a growing tax and accounting practice in Kahului which serves clients around Hawaii and the world.
Our clients love our long-term relationships and personal support while we deliver the best standards of tax and accounting work.
We mainly serve small businesses and individuals.
See more of our work at www.
khalsacpaservices.
com.
The work of this practice is mainly focused around the tax season with a high volume/high intensity of work in the spring and fall to meet tax deadlines.
We are rapidly expanding and adding accounting clients regularly so the hours for this position will increase as new work begins.
Khalsa CPA Services is a female owned practice, which provides a productive, supportive, and stimulating workplace for staff, with development opportunities and a learning culture which values everyone’s role and supports individual growth and expansion.
*About the Position* As a growing CPA firm, we are looking for an individual who can provide exceptional accounting/bookkeeping services and contribute to the overall success of the company through delivery of client tax and accounting work.
Responsibilities: * Meeting with new accounting clients, collecting necessary information for accounting projects.
* Collaborate with clients to understand aspects of their business pertinent to their finances.
* Gather, analyze, and interpret accounting records, preparing them for input.
* Process accounting transactions in QuickBooks on a regular schedule.
* Reconcile bank accounts and accounting records for designated client accounts.
* Prepare financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and established targets.
* Generate custom reports to meet clients' unique needs.
* Review, update, and test internal finance procedures.
* Maintain attentiveness and responsiveness to client needs throughout the year.
* Assist client-facing colleagues with accounting-related matters and report work done appropriately.
* Aid in the preparation of client tax returns.
* Provide support to the CPA and fulfill any other ad-hoc duties as required.
* Contribute to proactive strategies for supporting more clients and improving business operations.
Necessary Qualifications: * Solid understanding and experience in accounting and Quickbooks * Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Solid understanding and experience with taxes * Desire to improve and grow in this industry * Excellent organizational and communication skills * Excellent problem solving and analytical skills * Desire to help clients with their work and assist their goals * Client facing experience and ability to deliver project work on time under pressure * Ease with software including Microsoft Office and ability to learn software easily Preferred Qualifications: * Expertise in Taxes including individual and business tax filing * Prior experience in a public accounting practice performing tax and accounting work on a schedule * Bachelors or higher in Accounting or Taxation * Certification of Enrolled Agent or CPA, or desire to pursue this path *Our Values:* *Integrity & Accuracy:* An accounting firm is known for the quality of its service.
Our firm's reputation reflects the highest standards of accuracy, ethics and professionalism that we hold for ourselves.
*Prosperity & Collective Abundance:* We believe that helping clients live their best financial lives includes supporting your prosperity by empowering the spirit within each of us and by serving the goodwill for all, as it generates community abundance and prosperity.
*Responsiveness:* We prioritize timely and effective interactions, ensuring that client inquiries and needs are promptly addressed.
By fostering an environment of open communication, we aim to build strong relationships within our team and with clients, creating a seamless workflow that delivers exceptional service that exceeds customer expectations.
*Growth Mindset:* We believe in continuous learning, growth, and the pursuit of excellence.
We view setbacks as opportunities to expand and improve, focusing on forward movement.
By fostering a commitment to personal and professional development, we empower our team to overcome challenges and contribute to a dynamic and thriving workplace.
This includes an ability to take personal responsibility for errors and growth.
The Accountant will be encouraged and supported to stay up to date on accounting best practices and changes in the tax and accounting field.
*Benefits:* Positive and caring work culture with other driven professionals Opportunities for learning and professional development Possibility for growth within company How to apply: Please send us: * Email or cover letter briefly sharing your strengths and experience, highlighting relevant personal and/or professional experience * Resume * A few sentences that give us a glimpse of who you are (personal interests, activities you enjoy, passion projects and why you chose this industry for a career) * BONUS: answer this question- Pick any three people you would want to sit down for a meal with- one for financial advice, one for life advice, and one person you admire for their social impact/service to community/humanity.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $26.
00 - $35.
00 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required) * QuickBooks: 3 years (Required) * Public accounting: 1 year (Preferred) * Microsoft Office: 3 years (Preferred) * Accounting: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person