ABOUT US
Hunter, Hunter & Hunt is an accounting firm in Eureka, California. We strive for high quality of service, professionalism, care for people, and work life harmony. We are at the forefront of the use of technology within the accounting profession and focus on continually improving our processes to better serve our stakeholders.
POSITION SUMMARY
This full-time Accountant position is scheduled to start Monday, December 2, 2024 and is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments, tax returns, financials, and projects, including the completion of assignment tasks and project components in a timely and on budget manner, as well as coaching and advising team members in meeting firm, client, and self-development expectations. This Accountant level is the level at which day-to-day productivity in terms of product output is the highest. The ideal candidate is capable of making decisions on most bookkeeping, tax, and A&A matters. We prefer this to be an in-office position but will consider a fully remote or hybrid arrangement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
BA/BS in Accounting or Business
Public accounting and tax preparation experience
Strong computer and IT background desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and research
Creative problem-solving ability and analytical skills with particular attention to detail
Ethically motivated to maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Self-motivated and determined to achieve personal and company goals
Strong interpersonal communication, client service, and team building skills
Ability to lead and work well with a team to meet critical deadlines
CPA or EA preferred, but open to helping the right candidate prepare and complete their professional certification goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Applies technical knowledge and research skills to formulate client-related recommendations.
Develops an understanding of client businesses and uses this knowledge to help diagnose needs/opportunities and suggest solutions.
Learns and refines project management skills – to plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget.
Proficient in the preparation, delegation, and review of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firm. This includes an understanding of relevant regulations, best practices, and documenting the basis of a position.
Experience with the preparation, compilation, and review of financial statements and the application of relevant guidance and ethical requirements
Proficient in accounting practice, including payroll, basic bookkeeping, month-end/year end closing, and reconciliation.
Understanding of the application of strategic management principles to help clients solve complex business issues.
Understands the rules, requirements, code of conduct, and standards of the AICPA and the authoritative literature established by the FASB, GASB, IRS, FTB, and PCAOB.
Understanding of research techniques and the use of technology to access relevant libraries and sources of authoritative guidance.
Develops effective working relationships between the client and the firm.
Takes responsibility for quality client service.
Organizes and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve firm objectives through the effective use of project management techniques to contribute to the success of several projects simultaneously.
Identifies opportunities to improve project efficiency.
Understands key aspects of risk management within individual projects and as a whole.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Hunter, Hunter & Hunt, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
