Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Monica R. Kellogg, CPA, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Monica R. Kellogg, CPA, LLC, located in Pittsburg, KS. The firm is a certified public accounting firm dedicated to providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses in the local community. This position is essential in supporting the firm’s accounting and tax functions, directly contributing to accurate financial record-keeping, tax preparation, and successful audit and financial statement engagements. The Staff Accountant plays a vital part in helping clients maintain financial viability and achieve long-term goals through thorough research and sound analysis.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Pittsburg, KS
• Mission: Support accurate, timely, and compliant financial services to individuals and businesses by preparing and maintaining financial records and assisting with tax functions.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks or similar systems, Microsoft Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Management: Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including posting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Tax Preparation Support: Contribute to the preparation of individual and business tax returns, applying a solid understanding of tax principles and regulations.
• Engagement Support: Aid in audit and financial statement engagements by preparing necessary schedules and workpapers.
• Client and Compliance Interaction: Respond professionally to client inquiries, collaborate with senior team members to analyze financial data, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, demonstrating core accounting skills including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliation, and basic financial statement preparation. This role is suitable for an early-career professional committed to high standards of excellence.
• Experience: Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar systems) and productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word) is required.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all financial work. Possess effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and collaborating with team members. Display strong organizational and time management abilities, including managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• Bonus: Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam or CPA licensure is considered a significant plus. Previous public accounting experience or internship experience in tax or audit is preferred but not required.