Senior Staff Accountant – Audit & Accounting

Position Overview
Our well-established small CPA firm client in Greensboro is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with 5+ years of public accounting experience and a strong background in accounting and audit. This position will primarily focus on financial statement audits and accounting engagements for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, with some involvement in business and individual tax preparation during tax season. Unlike larger firms where accountants may specialize exclusively in audit or tax, this opportunity offers a variety of work and the ability to manage engagements from start to finish. You'll work directly with the firm's partners, build relationships with clients, and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility! For someone interested in long-term career growth, the firm also offers a potential path to partnership!

Location: Greensboro, NC
Typical Off-Season Hours: 40 hours per week
Busy Season Hours: 50 - 55 hours per week during tax season
Flexible Schedule: Onsite M-F 8:30-5:30am (very flexible hours!)
Compensation: $95,000 - $124,000 + overtime pay + bonus, depending on certifications, education, and overall experience-level. Employees can receive overtime compensation or bank additional hours toward time off.

Key Responsibilities
Audit & Assurance

• Perform financial statement audits for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other privately held clients.
• Manage smaller audit engagements from fieldwork through completion, with support from the partners on planning and more complex matters.
• Perform audit testing, analytical procedures, account reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
• Prepare audit workpapers, supporting schedules, and financial statements.
• Assist with financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Work directly with clients to gather documentation, resolve questions, and complete engagements.
• Collaborate closely with the firm's partners on audit planning, findings, and client recommendations.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review financial statements for small business clients.
• Assist with general ledger accounting, adjusting journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Review financial records for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to clients as needed.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines throughout the year.

Tax Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns for businesses and individuals.
• Prepare supporting schedules and reconcile financial information for tax filings.
• Support the firm's tax preparation efforts during busy season.
• Work with clients to gather tax documentation and resolve questions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience, ideally with a small or midsize CPA firm.
• Strong background in financial statement audits and accounting engagements.
• Experience working with small businesses, privately held companies, or nonprofit organizations.
• Ability to independently manage smaller audit engagements and work directly with clients.
• Experience preparing financial statements, audit workpapers, and account reconciliations.
• Exposure to business and individual tax preparation.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and audit procedures.
• Experience with QuickBooks, CCH ProSystem fx, or Thomson Reuters products is a plus.
• CPA designation preferred but not required. Candidates actively pursuing their CPA are encouraged.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Variety of Work: Gain experience across audit, accounting, financial reporting, and tax rather than focusing on one specialty.
• Client Relationships: Work directly with small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and individual clients.
• Autonomy: Take ownership of smaller audit engagements and manage projects with direct partner support.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop professionally and potentially work toward partnership.
• Small-Firm Environment: Work closely with experienced CPAs in a collaborative, relationship-focused firm.
• Flexibility: Benefit from a firm that values work-life flexibility and offers options for banking overtime hours.