Staff Accountant, Audit- New Grad, Columbus, OH
Our Columbus, OH office is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the Audit team.
Now is a great time to join Blue & Co.! Due to our strong growth, we are seeking a reliable, friendly, outgoing Staff Accountant to join our firm. As an integral team member, you will work in a fast-paced, professional environment assisting clients.
As a Staff Accountant, you are responsible for playing a key role during engagements, will begin to establish more personal and direct working relationships with clients and will begin developing your supervisory knowledge and experience.
Position Details:
• Performing and completing field work to include the preparation of work papers.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Assistance in preparing detailed reports on audit findings.
• Inspecting client documentation and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Providing assistance with low-risk areas of audits, compilations, reviews and other accounting services
• Preparation of basic financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assisting with wrap-up tasks of an audit as needed; finalizing work papers, drafting audit letters, etc.
• Basic tax return preparation as needed.
• Assistance with other client services as outlined in the firms engagement letters and proposals.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with one to two years’ current experience in a CPA firm audit group.
• CPA or eligible and in the process of obtaining certification.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Client service and relationship development skills.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Experienced in a paperless environment.
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to travel locally and up to a maximum of 20% overnight travel.
We are responsive. We are caring. We are advocates.
Blue & Co., LLC, ranked as a top 60 largest CPA firm in the U.S. by INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING, has seen unprecedented growth since its inception in 1970. With 11 offices in four states (IN, KY, OH) and close to 400 professionals, Blue is proud to serve clients in the Construction, Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare, Agribusiness, Financial Services, and Not-for-Profit industries.
Guidance, opportunity, flexibility and support — that's life at Blue & Co., LLC
We will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Blue is an EOE/AA employer. M/F/D/V. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.