Job Description

Job Description

Howe & Associates, PC is a Certified Public Accounting Firm located in Columbia, Missouri. Our firm has been providing accounting, auditing, small business advising and tax preparation services for close to forty years. We have a great reputation, very skilled and friendly staff and almost all of our clients are referral-based.

We have two positions open. We are looking for an accountant or bookkeeper experienced with a public accounting firm, and a CPA or EA experienced in preparing income tax returns.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Any applicant applying needs to be willing to commute or relocate to Columbia, Missouri. The accountant position will include working with our small business clients in preparing their financial statements and assisting with preparing their business and personal income tax.

The CPA /EA position will include the above, along with meeting with clients, preparing tax returns, and consulting with our clients regarding tax and business planning. Along with the experience you bring to our firm, we take pride in increasing your knowledge in
accounting, tax and auditing. You will work with our team to develop your knowledge in both public accounting and our client’s industry. You will have direct contact with our clients and have the opportunity to consult and assist them.

Requirements:

• · Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• · Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounting firm
• · Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• · Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
• · Proficient in Excel and familiarity with accounting software
• · Bookkeeping experience
• · Any applicant applying needs to be willing to commute or relocate to Columbia, Missouri.
• · Accountant would require 2 years of experience in bookkeeping. The CPA / EA would require 3 years of experience in preparing tax returns and meeting with clients

Benefits

• Employer contribution to retirement plan even if you don’t contribute
• Health reimbursement plan that can pay for health insurance and medical expenses.
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Years
• Continuing education is paid by the firm
• You are not expected to recruit or bring any new clients to the firm

Pay based upon experience and expertise.