Tax Senior - "Top 25 " CPA firm

Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C. (Argy), recently named as one of the “Top 50 Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal and as a finalist for the South Florida Business Journal, provides an array of specialized tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services.  Argy serves a broad base of clients in the government contracting, non-profit, technology, real estate, medical, automotive, publishing, professional services and hospitality sectors.  Our exceptional service and consistent rapid growth have been recognized by such publications as Inside Public Accounting, Accounting Today, Public Accounting Report and Forbes.  Most notably, Argy was named one of the 25 “Best of the Best” CPA firms in the U.S. for the 4th consecutive year, we were listed on the Top 100 firms in the nation in terms of revenue and size, and we continue to climb the local Business Journal’s list of top CPA firms, yet we remain one of the youngest firms recognized. 

 

In an industry known for excessively long hours and great personal sacrifices, Argy offers its employees a truly solid work-life balance.  This balance allows Argy to attract and retain top talent, offering clients tremendous industry and technical experience from a highly qualified team.  Argy currently has approximately 250 employees and generated $31.5M of revenue in 2007. 

 

As a Tax Senior in our Deerfield Beach office, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:

·  Preparing complicated C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and individual tax returns

·  Preparing other tax returns during time periods when Tax Staff availability is limited

·  Performing detailed review of business entity tax returns prepared by Tax Staff

·  Assisting Tax Partners and Managers with tax research and consulting services

·  Managing engagement functions delegated by the Tax Partner and/or Tax Manager such as billing, preparation of engagement letters and miscellaneous administrative tasks

·  Developing the technical skills needed to perform in capacity as a Tax Senior and demonstrate progression towards being a Tax Manager

·  Developing a healthy professional rapport with mid to upper financial personnel through significant client contact

·  Interacting directly with clients and their advisors

·  Attending client meetings with a supervisor present

·  Accounting for one’s time and time incurred by their Staff

·  Working with administrative staff to increase productivity and plan assembly to ensure timely delivery of returns

·  Proactively communicating with supervisors on status of projects and assistance needed

·  Thinking proactively about practice development including opportunities to cross sell existing clients as well as identify and bring new clients to AWR

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·  Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

·  Understanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as:  provision for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures

·  Knowledge of accounting, tax, audit and related business trends

·  Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology

·  Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

·  Ability to review and provide feedback on work prepared by Tax Staff in a professional manner

·  The ability to establish a rapport and good communication with clientele

·  Ability to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectively

·  Ability to adhere to given budgets and time deadlines

·  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet

·  Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

·  Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

·  Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail

·  Works on multiple tasks simultaneously with regular interruptions



Education & Experience Requirements:

·  Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field

·  Active Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) preferred

·  Minimum three years public accounting experience; preferably relevant U.S. public accounting experience

 



Top 3 Reasons to Work for Argy



·  Competitive Compensation and Benefits.  Our package includes competitive salaries, comprehensive medical plans, dental coverage, vision coverage, FSAs, 410k plan with matching and profit sharing, annual bonuses, CPA bonuses, firm-paid association memberships, free gym memberships, free parking, and retail discounts.  We also offer 5 weeks for paid time off per calendar year and flexible work schedules.  It is our goal for all Argy employees to have a genuine work-life balance!

 

·  Progressive Development.  Argy offers several firm-paid Continuing Professional Education programs on-site, as well as a budget for off-site CPE courses.  We also offer tuition reimbursement to all full-time Argy employees.

 

·  Company Growth Means Career Advancement for Employees.  Argy has a strong record for promoting employees to support new client engagements.  We have a mentor program in place that supports our goal of internal promotion and individual growth.  There are numerous promotion opportunities as a result of the growth rate Argy has maintained.  Last year Argy promoted to Partner an employee who started with Argy years ago right out of college!