Associate Accountant

Job Full DescriptionExpress is a full service staffing and recruiting firm with an international presence and local ownership. Our location services the Delmarva Peninsula from Chestertown, MD to Wallops Island, VA, and Bay to Ocean. We assist local companies in hiring qualified individuals for their openings in office, commercial, industrial, and medical settings, including temporary, evaluation hire and direct hire placements. Expand your search with Express! Our client is seeking an Associate Accountant! Associate Accountants work collaboratively with senior accountants and accounting managers to provide support for business, organization and individual tax and financial needs. Essential Responsibilities: Prepare business, organization and individual tax returns; work collaboratively with team to complete large client assignmentsPossess and apply foundational knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles, tax regulations and auditing standardsPossess knowledge and understanding to leverage software tools and systems to efficiently process work while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracyAnalyze and review client accounting records and financial statementsProvide support and response to client request and inquiries in a reasonable and timely fashionStrive to support and attain charge hour goals while understanding engagement budgetary constraints; may assume responsibility for smaller accounting engagementsParticipate in ongoing education and engagement opportunities within firm and within the community to grow working knowledge and develop contacts to build possible engagementsAble to identify opportunities for additional service engagements for clientsPerforms other duties as assignedProvides regular and reliable attendanceJob Qualifications:Education:Associates degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldLicense/CertificationsCPA: Must pass or be in the process to attain CPASuccess Factors:High degree of accuracy and attention to detailAble to work well under pressure and tight timelinesActs professionallyStrong proficiency in accounting software and technologyPositive attitudeClient focused and client oriented to build long-term relationshipsDesire to learn and growTeam playerInterested? Give us a call TODAY -(410) 820-8888 or (410) 860-8888! We also accept applications in the office or online at . Resumes are okay too! You can email one to our or office. Not looking, but know someone who is? We offer referral bonuses! Help your friends and family while you also help yourself! Easton, MD 2400 29466 Pintail Drive Unit 1 Easton, MD 21601