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Accounting Paraprofessional (Connecticut Locations)

September 23, 2019 by

Responsibilities

  • Performing bookkeeping services for clients including, but not limited to, recording of transactions, preparing adjusting journal entries, preparation of trial balances, depreciation schedules and monthly, quarterly or annual reconciliations.
  • Preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns and annual Form 1099s
  • Ability to grasp concepts quickly and demonstrate knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures.
  • Gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax files.
  • Preparation of federal and state individual income tax returns.
  • Preparing federal tax form 1041 primarily related to trusts, inputting of partnership K-1’s brokerage activity, and related.
  • Preparation of simple to moderate form 1040
  • Assist professional staff in preparing workpapers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
  • Gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax files.
  • Completing month end work (track payment of federal, state and local tax estimates, review G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns.)

 

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Accounting and/or working towards Bachelors degree.
  • 2-5 years of experience in public accounting, corporate or private business.
  • Strong understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation services.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks and/or Peachtree.
  • Experience with individual income tax preparation is a plus.
  • Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
  • A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills fostering client relationships.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective listening skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Connecticut Locations

Salary: Highly Competitive

 

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Filed Under: Accounting, Connecticut, Job Alerts, New England Tagged With: ,

Manager – Valuation & Litigation Services (New England Locations)

September 19, 2019 by

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with leaders to manage cases from start to finish.
  • Work with team members to ensure accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and research.
  • Prepares reports that ensure analysis adequately supports conclusions reached.
  • Provides guidance and mentoring to staff to help facilitate staff development.
  • Manages the assignment budget and profitability in area of responsibility.
  • Take a lead role in managing engagements and client interactions.

Qualifications

  • B.S degree in accounting, finance or similar required; CFA or ASA preferred
  • 5+ years relevant experience
  • Proven ability to take a project from start to finish with minimal guidance.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop and coach teams.
  • Demonstrate proven ability to compile and complete reports from start to finish.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and active participation in networking.
  • Strong project management and problem solving skills.

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Boston, MA & Connecticut Locations

Salary: Highly Competitive

 

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Filed Under: Accounting, Connecticut, Job Alerts, New England, Valuation

Senior Accounting Associate (Boston, MA)

September 16, 2019 by

Senior Accounting Associate needed for a leading advisory firm. This role will be responsible for providing high level review and accounting services. As well  as developing an understanding of the client’s business, anticipating and addressing client concerns.

Responsibilities:

  •  Identifying tax planning for clients.
  • Prepare tax returns with minimal supervision and minimal errors.
  • Review moderately complex returns prepared by others, identifying issues, errors, omissions and planning opportunities.
  • Provide tax advisory services to the clients.
  • Communicate engagement needs to the client.
  • Recognizes extended services opportunities.
  • Keep current on professional announcements.
  • Proactively participates in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program.
  • Creative positive impression with client by exhibiting professional competency and ability.
  • Perform compilations and reviews for clients in various industries.
  • Project manage one or more client assignments simultaneously with effective use of project management techniques and organization of resources to ensure achievement of assignment objectives.
  • Perform a detailed review of the assignment team’s work to ensure quality, thoroughness and completion of assignment tasks within agreed timeframes.
  • Maintain and reconcile multiple ledgers for businesses
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and organize client records
  • Prepare and review work papers to adequately document work performed and support conclusions reached.
  • Build and nurture strong working relationships with client management and peer client levels.
  • Some local travel to client locations required

Requirements:

  • B. S. degree in accounting, finance, or similar; CPA preferred.
  • 3-5 years of accounting and/or tax experience in a public accounting firm.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems including Excel and QuickBooks. Experience with ProSystem fx Engagement a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong project management and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate and direct a team of people.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain customer service approach when building and maintaining client relationships.

 

H-1B applicants welcome.

 

Location: Boston,MA

Salary: Highly Competitive

 

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Filed Under: Accounting, Job Alerts, Massachusetts, New England

Financial Analyst – Portfolio Valuation (Boston, MA)

March 29, 2019 by

Our client is a top rated independent valuation practice seeking an analyst to join their Boston team . This role will primarily perform valuations of various investment securities for hedge funds and other investment companies. Such securities consist of illiquid investments such as bank loans, subordinated debt, and preferred and common equity in privately-held companies, as well as structured products and other unique securities.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research on client, competitors, industry, and capital markets, including market multiples, comparable ratios, and credit spreads.

Gather and document pertinent data obtained through client interaction.

Build, modify and utilize financial models for discounted cash flow, guideline market multiple, market transaction, fixed income and option valuations.

Perform valuation analyses on companies and their securities across a wide range of industries using relevant qualitative information gathered and through the application of proprietary quantitative valuation models.

Assist in preparing formal client reports.

 

Requirements:

Undergraduate BS or BA, or a Graduate MS or MBA degree in Finance. Any coursework in valuation or securities analysis a plus.

Recent Grad – 3 years experience dependent on relevant work experience and education. (3.4 GPA or higher required)

Advanced, working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Strong oral and written communication skills and superior analytical capabilities are essential.

Self starter and ability to master new tasks quickly.

Ability to work on multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and handle dynamic, time-sensitive engagements in a team setting.

Strong work ethic and ability to work flexible hours around critical due dates.

Applicants must have unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.

 

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: Competitive Base * Plus Quarterly & Year End Bonus

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Manager / Senior Manager – Stamford, CT

April 19, 2018 by

Our Client, a Fortune 500 firm is seeking a Tax Manager to grow their Stamford office.
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years public accounting experience.

Manager position will specialize in Business Tax services ad provide compliance and advisory services to clients.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or business administration; CPA required
5 – 8 years of corporate tax experience
Strong knowledge of FAS 109
Prior management experience a plus.
Strong communication skills

Location: Stamford, CT
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus

 

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Filed Under: Accounting, Connecticut, Financial Services, Job Alerts, New England, Valuation Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,
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