Staff Accountant

MKG welcomes talented, qualified professional accountants with 2+ years of experience to advance the development and growth of their career through the continued support of our team.
Accountants in this role are responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and projects including the completion of assignment tasks and project components as well as coaching, advising and directing team members in meeting client and self-development expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements with opportunities to be involved in audit, review and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
• Prepares individual, partnership and corporate income tax returns and drafts client reports.
• Project manages one or more client assignments simultaneously, ensuring overall success of each project.
• Establishes work schedules through effective use of project management techniques.
• Organizes and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve assignment objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve assignment profitability and identifies any risk management issues.
• Manages the implementation of solutions for clients.
• Identifies client’s needs/opportunities to sell/cross-sell products or services.
• Coaches, advises and supports team members in meeting client and self-development expectations. Provides consistent recognition and encouragement and sets an example by demonstrating high energy levels and enthusiasm.
• Performs a detailed review of the team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assigned tasks within agreed time frames.
• Develops and strengthens long-term relationships with senior client management and peer client levels.
• Develops a deeper knowledge and skills in technical field and starts to develop a specialization.
• Actively pursues self-development opportunities.

Professional Skills and Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline. 2+ years of accounting experience and a valid CPA license are preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong technical knowledge and skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong team management skills – the ability to lead, motivate and coach teams of people.
• Ability to interact positively in a professional manner with coworkers and clients.
• Interested, passionate and willing to get involved in the community you work and live.
• A working knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
• A general understanding of market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives and stakeholder/competitor interests.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Insurance (health/dental/vision)
• Paid Time Off (holiday/vacation/personal)
• Half-day Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Paid Friday off after the April 15th deadline
• Snacks and team lunches provided during tax season
• Paid time off for taking the CPA exam
• CPA Review course reimbursement
• Educational Assistance
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Off-site and in-house continuing professional education
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Commission on all new business clients
• Flexibility to work remotely
• Mentorship program

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday