Staff Accountant II

Position Overview

Staff Accountant II at Parsons CPA – a growing Charlotte‐based firm dedicated to serving privately held, small to mid‐size business clients. We value service, teamwork, and professional growth with ample opportunities for hands-on experience, formal training, and career advancement. Compensation: $65k-$80k plus average 10-15% bonuses. This is a full-time, Hybrid role located in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review all general ledger reconciliations and prepare/review client journal entries.
• Prepare/review fixed asset listings for depreciation and gain/loss on sales.
• Prepare/review the month-end close process.
• Prepare/review and troubleshoot issues with bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare/review prepaid and accrual schedules.
• Reconcile, review, and post monthly payroll entries.
• Prepare/review annual 1099 forms and annual/quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Prepare/review business personal property tax returns.
• Prepare income tax returns for small businesses and their owners.
• Prepare compiled GAAP and income tax basis financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and make recommendations to client management.
• Coordinate with the client manager to align multiple service deliverables and timelines for accounting, attest, and tax compliance.
• Opportunities to focus on an interest area (CAS, audit, tax).
• BUSY SEASON HOURS: 50-60

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience, specifically external client-facing services.
• Intermediate to Advanced skills with Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUP).
• Experience with various versions of QuickBooks Desktop and Online.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight monthly deadlines.
• Strong judgment skills and knowing when to escalate an issue to management.
• Motivated to serve as an advisor to business clients with varying skill levels.
• Experience during tax seasons in public accounting: 2 years (Required).

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off