Staff Accountant

Employees at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or other related business field and have from zero to three years of experience.

Staff accountants will:

• become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA
• progress professionally by working toward quickly passing the CPA exam

If assigned primarily to the audit department:

• become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and AICPA, and the relevant computer tools used in this area
• become proficient at preparing financial statements
• obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the firm
• assume responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff

If assigned primarily to the tax department:

• become familiar with pertinent Internal Revenue Code (IRC) sections and regulations
• obtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various resources in the firm library
• become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm
• assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff