Staff Accountant (Start Date July 2027)

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is an accounting firm specializing in tax planning, accounting, audit, and business growth strategies. The firm is seeking Staff Accountants to perform audit procedures, support tax research and planning, review accounting transactions, prepare financial statement documentation, and communicate with clients across multiple industries.

What you'll do:

• Perform audit procedures, over cash, A/R, inventories property and equipment, prepaid, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts in client financial statements and propose adjusting journal entries when needed
• Review accounting transactions and consider appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Prepare financial statement footnotes (on areas audited) and internal control observations and recommendations
• Research fundamental issues using online tools
• Advise clients on a wide range of corporate and federal tax issues, various duties to include tax research and planning, compliance, consulting, and business transaction structuring services
• Communicate with client personnel to discuss tax accounting matters, including identifying and assessing existing client accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Meet client service expectations by adhering to time budgets, maintaining positive communications, and delivering highest level of customer service to clients, including those at the executive level
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Gain an understanding of firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry, and adhere to them
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the firm and profession, and represent the firm in a favorable and professional manner

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• 0-3 years of experience related to tax & accounting
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Meet the minimum requirements for the CPA exam (e.g., 150 credit hours) before start date of employment
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise internally with firm leadership, and externally with clients
• Excellent organizational, time management, and adaptability skills to manage multiple projects at a time, producing deliverables to meet internal and external deadlines
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness
• Sharp analytical skills and a commitment to professional development
• Desire to work closely with Partners and clients to provide exceptional service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(k) Plan and employer match
• Dependent Care Plan
• Parking Reimbursement
• SmartBenefits® Program
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• 16 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (0-5 years of employment)
• 21 days of Paid Time Off – PTO (over 5 years of employment)
• Training In-House