BAS Staff Accountant

Boyum Barenscheer is your local, trusted accounting firm with 50 years of experience providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses across a variety of industries. We focus on building strong relationships and offering tailored solutions that help our clients succeed in an ever-changing business landscape.

Caring and Thoughtful | Get Things Done | Work with Purpose

Summary

A Business Advisory Services (BAS) Staff Accountant organizes and coordinates clients’ tax data for the accurate and timely completion of individual tax returns and for simple to moderately complex corporate, partnership, and S-Corp tax returns. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. You’ll play a key role in managing projects, building client relationships, and supporting a variety of tax and accounting engagements.

Responsibilities

• Responds to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner.
• Prepares client correspondence, letters, e-mail, or other communications pertaining to engagement planning and requests in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Prepares individual and business tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders.
• Communicates with engagement leaders regarding open items or other important matters in a timely manner.
• Assists clients with accounting needs from adjustments needed for taxes to full financial preparation.
• Manage multiple accounting and tax projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
• Be aware and mindful of prescribed budgets and deadlines.
• Proactively recognizes potential issues and/or opportunities in engagements and discuss with leaders.
• Gains proficiency in application of accounting principles (i.e. trial balance).

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 – 5 years of experience in public accounting.
• CPA license or working towards certification.
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; with an emphasis on Excel.
• Proficient in QuickBooks online preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for long periods.
• Extensive computer, keyboard, and mouse use.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This description covers the primary purpose and principal duties of the job. It is not intended to give all the details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $81,000

The stated salary range reflects the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final offers will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and location.

Why Boyum is right for you

• Aligned values. Here at Boyum we’re all about Getting Things Done, Working with Purpose, and being Caring and Thoughtful for our team and our clients.
• Work Life Balance. Enjoy 20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays to unplug and refresh.
• Health is a priority. Firm paid medical plans*, HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, and Nice Healthcare.
• Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution, access to Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, Identity Protection, and more.
• Get rewarded for continuing education. CPA assistance and completion bonus, access to Becker learning platform, and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexibility to match your lifestyle. Depending on the role and location, we offer opportunities for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.

Boyum is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

*For applicable individual only medical plans.