Staff Accountants are supervised by Senior Accountants, Supervisors, Managers or other, more experienced Staff Accountants. Initially, they are given less complex accounting and tax assignments. As they gain experience, they are given more difficult assignments and greater responsibilities.- Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures- Understand the rules, requirements, and code of conduct of the AICPA and state CPA society, and the authoritative literature established by the FASB and GASB.- Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations.- Obtain a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library.- Obtain a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of industry specific software.- Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm.- Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff.- Perform assigned audit procedures for specific accounts and transactions under the supervision of more experienced staff.- Sit for and pass the CPA examination.This job involves work in the firm’s office or on the client’s premises. Other duties may be assigned from time to time by the Firm’s Partners or professional staff.West & Company, LLC provides a wide variety of benefits to protect the health and financial wellbeing of our employee and their families. Included are options for medical, dental, vision, flex spending (medical and dependent care), critical illness, accident, disability (short and long term), life, PTO, and 401(k) deferral & company contribution.Compensation Range: $57,000 - $72,000