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Associate Tax or Assurance

Hattiesburg and/or Laurel, Mississippi

Associates are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and consulting assignments under the supervision of different professionals.  Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting and consulting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Duties:

• Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer and software programs.
• Performs schedule computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculates depreciation expense.
• Performs audit, tax, or consulting procedures as assigned by Supervisors.
• Assists in proofing financial statements, tax returns, and other documents.
• Performs other accounting, auditing, consulting and tax duties as needed in projects and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assists in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff by serving as “greeters” for on-campus interviews and such other recruiting duties as needed and attend Beta Alpha Psi events, career days, and functions at colleges and universities sponsored by the Firm.
• Attends to client service adding value to clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements and begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals.
• Takes responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.
• Learns through Mentor or direct Supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.
• Assists in marketing the Firm.

Other Responsibilities:

• Encouraged to join a community association related to his/her field after first year of employment with Mentor approval prior to joining.
• Participates in Mentoring Program and serves as new hire buddy.
• Assumes individual responsibility to learn all new technology introduced by the Firm as appropriate for service/practice area.
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Master’s degree in accounting, or degree appropriate to practice area.
• Proficiency with computer, and spreadsheet software programs, or software appropriate to practice area.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles, income taxes, or consulting area as appropriate.
• Either hold a current and valid certified public accountants license, or be working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• If CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies.

We are pleased to offer these truly unique opportunities for Senior Associate and Associate. Qualified candidates who possess all of the above criteria are encouraged to email their confidential resume to info@wfhorne-co.com.