Description

Markham & Associates is a small sized accounting firm that provides full-service public accounting services. We are in Littleton, Colorado 10 minutes away from the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater and an hour outside of Colorado’s beautiful ski resorts. We are looking for an experienced accountant or CPA with a strong knowledgebase in preparation of S-corporate tax returns, and/or financial statement audits, and/or Yellow Book Government audits. The right candidate is willing to learn a niche area of auditing and support the tax business side. Travel is minimal.

Responsibilities:

•         Perform or Review audit engagements in a variety of industries with a concentration on the Engineering and Design service industry
•         Develop and execute audit programs by documenting objectives, identifying risks, evaluating controls, and designing test procedures associated with the audit scope
•         Perform or Review Indirect Cost Rate Audits according to the AASHTO audit Guide, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and AICPA auditing standards
•         Answer client questions regarding the allowability of expenses in government compliant reimbursement indirect cost rate per the Federal Acquisition Rules Part 31.  
•         Review staff workpapers for completeness and correctness related to the audit and audit findings
•         Prepare or Review Federal and State S-corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns
•         Make adjusting entries and complete trial balances in order to prepare a tax return.
•         Prepare tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns.
•         Provide timely and high-quality services and deliverables that exceed client expectations
•         Maintain active communication to manage expectations and ensure client satisfaction
•         Prepare clear, concise workpapers and other communications

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Masters degree in Accounting/Taxation
• 3-5+ years of professional experience including experience in public accounting
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills in English
• Process-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel