Staff Accountant (Audit or Tax)

Job Description

Staff Accountant – October 2027 | Kreischer Miller

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kreischer Miller, located in Horsham, PA, with a start date in October 2027 requiring college students to graduate by August 2027. Kreischer Miller is one of the largest providers of accounting, tax, and advisory services in the Greater Philadelphia area, comprising approximately 250 team members. The firm is dedicated to helping growth-oriented privately-held, family-owned, and not-for-profit businesses achieve their goals. This role offers an opportunity to pursue a tailored career path, feel valued as work matters, and be seen as a trusted advisor to clients. The firm is equally dedicated to helping team members achieve their professional and personal goals, fostering a community that cares about its members and encourages genuine work-life balance within a flexible hybrid model.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Horsham, PA
• Team: Reports to Senior Accountants, Managers, and Directors within either the Audit & Accounting or Tax Strategies departments.
• Mission: To provide essential accounting and tax support to clients, contributing to their financial accuracy and goal achievement.
• Tech Stack: Daily technology used in Audit & Accounting, daily technology used in Tax Strategies, various computer software programs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Technology Application: Learn and apply foundational daily technology specific to either the Audit & Accounting or Tax Strategies department.
• Audit Support Tasks: Assist Senior Accountants with diverse tasks including mailing client confirmations, updating internal control forms, and preparing depreciation schedules.
• Tax Data Management: Organize and coordinate client tax data to ensure the accurate and timely completion of various individual and business tax returns.
• Financial Workpaper Preparation: Prepare basic work papers in Excel for testing client accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and fixed assets.
• Tax Planning Assistance: Contribute to tax return planning activities by forecasting income, preparing estimated payments, and planning for special tax events.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. This is an entry-level position intended for recent graduates. All applicants must include their GPA, graduation date, and the number of credits expected upon graduation, as resumes without this information will not be considered.
• Experience: Focused on a strong commitment to excellence, client service, and professional growth. Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn within a supportive, high-performing environment where individuals are trusted and held accountable for their contributions.
• Skills: The ability to work independently and proactively, identifying issues and offering potential solutions. Proficiency in the use of computers and software programs is essential. A strong ability to understand the “big picture” quickly, identify key issues, and prioritize analysis among competing tasks is also required.