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Certified Public Accountant

Prestige Accounting & Consulting

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$92,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Bookkeeping, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Processes, Business Strategy, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Statements, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Strategic Planning, Tax Accounting, Tax Planning, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
We’re hiring a career-motivated, data-driven certified public accountant for a key position on our team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of our company by overseeing our financial planning, keeping our general ledger up-to-date, ensuring the accuracy of our financial information, and making recommendations for budget optimization. Candidates should be experienced problem-solvers, well-organized, detail-oriented, and time-efficient.Compensation:

$92,000 - $120,000 yearly


Responsibilities:
  • Bookkeeping: Review the company’s financial documents including financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and financial transactions and make sure they’re correct and comply with laws and regulations
  • Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure the business runs smoothly
  • Work in an advisory capacity on the organizational budget and strategic planning
  • Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of comprehensive tax plans and strategies for law firm clients.
  • Review and approve financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations prepared by team members.
  • Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis to help clients improve profitability, reduce tax liability, and enhance cash flow.
  • Manage the most complex three-way trust account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IOLTA regulations.
  • Oversee and advise on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for clients.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to identify new service opportunities and develop client-focused solutions.
  • Lead training sessions and provide mentorship to junior accountants and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
  • Represent the firm in client consultations, industry events, and networking opportunities to drive client retention and acquisition.
  • Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure the business runs smoothly.

Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Must have passed the uniform CPA examination from the AICPA and be CPA certified within the state board of accountancy regulations
  • Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field, Master’s degree preferred
  • 2+ years of work experience in accounting services, financial services, or similar field
  • Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of accounting experience, with expertise in tax preparation, tax planning, and legal trust accounting.
  • CPA designation required.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting and tax preparation software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Drake, Lacerte) and legal practice management tools.
  • Proven leadership and client management skills, with the ability to lead complex engagements and develop strong client relationships.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Please do not apply if you do not meet ALL of the above qualifications.

About Company

At Prestige Accounting & Consulting, our expertise in IOLTA Accounting and legal accounting enables us to leverage specialized strategies to boost the profitability of law firms.

Our unique ABC bundle, consisting of Accounting, Business, personal taxes, and Consulting, comes at a flat monthly rate, eliminating any unexpected expenses.

CORE VALUES

A.I.C.P.A

  • Always Improving
  • Innovation
  • Clarity
  • Passion
  • Accurate Results

We make sure clients are ALWAYS IMPROVING. Now that we live in a digital age, we always seek new methods of INNOVATION to streamline business processes to better serve more clients. We help clients embrace CLARITY so that they can focus on working with the community they wish to serve. We help clients obtain profits from their PASSION. We help clients monitor success by tracking ACCURATE RESULTS.

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Compensation details: 92000-120000 Yearly Salary



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