CPA Manager

Smoker & Company is a successful, busy CPA firm with multiple offices in Lancaster and Berks County. Smoker & Company and its related Family of Companies provide business services spanning various client needs such as bookkeeping, payroll, legal services, consulting, wealth management, and property management (among others).
Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax, and business development needs of our clients to enhance the value of the businesses and individuals we are privileged to serve.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: month and end-year process accounts payable/receivable cash receipts general ledger payroll and utilities treasury, budgeting cash forecasting revenue and expenditure variance analysis capital assets reconciliations trust account statement reconciliations, check runs fixed asset activity debt activity
month and end-year process
accounts payable/receivable
cash receipts
general ledger
payroll and utilities
treasury, budgeting
cash forecasting
revenue and expenditure variance analysis
capital assets reconciliations
trust account statement reconciliations,
check runs
fixed asset activity
debt activity
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Coordinate and complete annual audits Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Provide recommendations Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Meet financial accounting objectives Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Requirements
Reviewing of tax returns, financial statements, tax projections, and related workpapers
Occasional preparation of tax returns and related workpapers
Mentoring and training subordinates
Monitoring workload capacity and capabilities of subordinates
Communicating with clients regarding their tax records and tax returns
Providing solutions and strategies for client needs and communicating plan of action to subordinates
Applying tax laws to benefit our clients and minimize their tax obligations
Additional accounting projects as dictated by business needs (e.g. PPP loan forgiveness and tax credit applications)
QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years of experience in public accounting tax engagements
CPA or EA designation is strongly preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
Proficient working knowledge of relevant technical areas relating to income tax, financial statements, sales tax, payroll tax, and software programs
Ability to obtain and maintain current knowledge of tax law changes in relevant jurisdictions
Ability to obtain and maintain current knowledge of changes in financial statement regulations
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to manage, monitor, and mentor staff
Strong professional ethics / integrity / reliability
Dedication to providing and ensuring exceptional client services
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with clients and team members
Willingness to expand skills and adaptability to change
Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise
BS degree in Accounting or Finance