Certified Public Accountant (Houston)

$92,000 - $120,000 yearly

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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