Audit Staff Accountant at Nichols Accounting Group PC – Ontario, Oregon

STATUS: Salary exempt

JOB POSTING:

We are hiring a Staff Accountant in our Audit Division to join the team at our Nampa or Ontario office. We were voted one of Idaho’s Best Places to Work three years in a row - this means that we care about culture, work-life fulfillment, and we have some fun along the way!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salaries & benefits

• Opportunities for career growth & development

• Access to the top – work directly with Senior Leaders

• Flexible work arrangement options to help you balance work, life, and family

OUR CORE VALUES: Principled, Authentic, Intentional, Determined

OUR MISSION: To glorify God by using our knowledge, skills, and talents to develop our employees to be leaders assisting the business community in growing healthy, strong organizations.

SUMMARY:

• Assist with planning and performing compilation, review, and audit engagements in accordance with professional standards
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and related audit documentation
• Support firm quality control and compliance processes
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting and auditing principles while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards

SUPERVISION: Works under the direct supervision of Senior, Supervisor and/or Client Manager

POSITION DETAILS:

1. Meets performance objective

• Consistently meets billable and total time targets
• Achieves an annual realization goal of 88% or more
• Meets the annual learning requirement and participates in coaching conversations with supervisor

2. Possesses technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles

• Demonstrated ability to identify, research, evaluate, and process technical information provided through review notes and is a proactive problem solver
• Demonstrates a pattern of growth and development, learns from mistakes & avoids repeating errors

3. Manages workflow

• Prepares neat and organized financial statements with minimal review notes
• Prepares accurate and well documented audit reports and workpapers with minimal review notes
• Follows directions, determine when more information is needed, asks clear and concise questions to gain understanding and clarity and regularly communicate with Pod Lead on Job progress, workflow and stale projects

4. Actively engages in the work of an accounting professional

• Willingness to work additional hours, as needed, through peak seasons and in the weeks leading up to critical department deadlines
• Participates in Nichols events, trainings, staff meetings and town hall sessions
• Ability to convey a professional message in verbal and written form

5. Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), ability to learn new systems quickly

6. Demonstrate understanding and clarity of Nichols structure, values, mission and focus

7. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Coursework in auditing or assurance preferred, but not required
• 0-5 years’ experience in accounting or audit related roles, including internships or practicum
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting gained through education or work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including extended hours of sitting and the ability to lift and maneuver client files or folders, up to 20 pounds.

SALARY: $55,000 - $75,000, DOE.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, including extended hours of sitting and the ability to lift and maneuver client files or folders, up to 20 pounds.

Nichols provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.