Staff Accountant

Join the team at Grapp Lerash and make a real impact in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond! We are a community of professionals committed to delivering unparalleled quality and transparency to our clients. Our Staff Accountants play a vital role in ensuring this commitment is met by offering high quality service to our clients in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond.
We are seeking a talented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong research skills, and an analytical and intuitive mindset. They should be experienced in public accounting and work across multiple clients simultaneously. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field and at least one year of experience in public accounting, including a busy season, is required. A CPA license or desire to obtain it is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare tax returns, tax planning opportunities, and tax estimate preparations for individuals and businesses.
• Participate in attestation engagements, including sample testing and report preparation.
• Provide client accounting services, including bookkeeping, payroll processing, and financial report preparation.
• Respond to client and internal requests for support.
• Foster relationships with small business and individual clients.
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• One year of experience in public accounting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters tax software is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.
• Willingness to work flexible hours during busy times.
• Alignment with the firm's values and commitment to client service and business growth.