Senior Accountant - Tax & Small Business

BLS, one of the largest and most established certified public accounting firms in Delaware, is seeking professionals with experience or advanced technical knowledge in financial statements (compilations, reviews and audits) and tax compliance for for-profit business entities, including preparing and reviewing work papers and preparing the financial statements and returns needed for tax compliance.

 BLS is an eighteen-time winner of the News Journal’s Top Workplaces Award and an independent member firm of PrimeGlobal, one of the most expansive associations of independent accounting firms in the world. We offer opportunities for growth, a diverse workload, flexible hours, a competitive salary, generous signing bonuses, excellent benefits, state-of-the-art technology and continued training. 

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing compilation, review and audit engagements for a variety of for-profit organizations
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Preparing semi-complex tax returns
• Making inquiries to various tax authorities
• Resolving accounting problems and tax issues
• Mentoring new staff on assignments, if applicable

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2-5 years of public accounting experience in a tax environment
• CPA certification, or evidence of working toward certification
• Working knowledge of GAAP and small business tax compliance
• Ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of ProSystem/Axcess software, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, Microsoft Office and other programs related to tax planning, depreciation and accounting

 Flexible Schedules Available

• Fully on-site
• Fully remote
• Hybrid

Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

Salary Range: $74,000 – $108,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.