Full job description
We are a forward-thinking multi-disciplinary accounting, tax, and audit firm serving the needs of closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit entitles, government and individuals. We are dedicated to providing an environment that offers growth, stability and advancement opportunities. We are a small firm with an opportunity for a fast track to partner.
We are actively seeking a full-time Senior Accounting and Auditing Associate with their CPA License and experience to join our established firm! We are looking for an individual that would work in the office in Ellsworth, Maine.
Core Competencies:
Client Service
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of client's business, industry, products, services, and internal controls in order to develop suggestions for improvements
- Working knowledge of business-related issues including forms of organizational structure, business agreements, financing, insurance, and performance assessment to be able to reply to client questions
- Manage engagement effectively and efficiently from planning to wrap up to meet and exceed client expectations and deadlines
- Ability to effectively communicate with client in writing as well as orally
- Communicate client concerns/problems timely to proper team member and provide input for appropriate response
Expertise and Technical Skills
- Establish a track record of producing work that is highly accurate; demonstrate attention to detail.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of accounting skills including analysis of complex accounts and account relationships, knowledge of accounting pronouncements, and be able to prepare complex financial statements, including cash flow statement and footnote disclosures.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest relevant accounting and auditing pronouncements
- Ability to audit high risk components of an audit engagement
- Ability to design audit programs relevant to the engagement risks
- Ability to produce clear and concise written communications, including documenting in narrative form the results of accounting or auditing procedures performed
- Develop an expertise in Utility companies to better service clients in that industry.
Firm Economics and Business Growth
- Ability to identify efficient methodologies and best practices and apply them on future engagements
- Be aware of the scope of work and engagement budgets and proactively communicate potential issues to partners as necessary
- Recognize opportunities for expanding the Firm’s role with existing clients
- Strive to meet charge hour goals and expectations
Team Member Development
- Clearly communicate performance expectations to team members
- Provide quality on the job training and constructive, fair feedback in a timely manner
- Promote a positive team member environment and open lines of communications
- Delegate appropriately based on risk, engagement status, and staff developmental opportunities; ensure that team members have the growth opportunities to advance to the next level
Professional and Personal Growth
- Take ownership of personal career goals and seek out assistance from team members to help achieve aspirations
- Think and care about the Firm like an owner. Commit to and uphold Firm values; demonstrate a sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization
- Respond constructively during a stressful situation or crisis. Remain calm and professional under pressure; handle risk and uncertainty with poise. Demonstrate maturity and professionalism in all situations
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- 3+ years of public accounting experience
- MUST have audit experience and be able to perform audits from start to finish.
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting
- Completion of 150 credit hours
- CPA license
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e. i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), accounting, auditing and tax software.
Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution
- OPPORTUNITY TO FAST TRACK BECOMING A PARTNER
HMV LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,385.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Work from home
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
- Public accounting: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Ellsworth, ME 04605 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ellsworth, ME 04605: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ellsworth, ME 04605