Audit Accountant

We’re a leading accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Portland, Maine dedicated to serving the needs of personal clients and mid-size companies. Our goal is to help our clients grow to their potential by providing business services that deliver results. We are looking for exceptional candidates who also want to grow to their potential and would like to be part of a fast-paced entrepreneurial accounting firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures

  • Understand the rules, regulations and code of conduct of the AICPA

  • Progress professionally by working towards passing the CPA exam

  • When assigned to financial statement engagements:

    • Become familiar with FASB, GASB and AICPA pronouncements

    • Become proficient at preparing financial statements

    • Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the firm

    • Assume responsibility for completion of compilations and review of financial statements.

  • When assigned to tax engagements:

    • Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations

    • Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various research sources available

    • Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm

    • Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Accounting majors are encouraged to apply if they are completing their degree by December 2020 or May 2021 and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

  • Candidates with 150 credit hours at graduation are preferred, but not required

  • Candidates interested in studying/preparing for the CPA exam are preferred, but not required

  • Internship with a public accounting firm is a plus

  • Degree in Accounting, preferred

  • Master’s of Science Degree in Accounting is a plus

  • Strong compliance and accounting skills

  • Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills

  • Solid interpersonal and customer service skills

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadline in a high-energy environment

  • Leadership ability with a positive team player attitude

Benefits Include:

  • Highly competitive salary

  • 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, Health Insurance, Section 125 Plan, Life Insurance, LTD Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Holiday Time, generous PTO, (Free Parking in Portland)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Flexibility to work from home

Contact Information:

Please email your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to Jane Bopp (JBopp@purdypowers.com). No phone calls, please

Purdy Powers & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer