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At Vestal & Wiler our people are our most valu­able asset! We pride ourselves on recruiting top performers. Not only are our people technically talented but, they are quality individuals. Our culture is extremely important and our team enjoys and appreciates working at Vestal & Wil­er.

If you’re looking for a firm that offers a great company culture and work-life balance, competitive salary packages with outstanding benefits, does not track time, a hybrid work environment, open time off (OTO), requires limited travel, a work environment that is supportive, encouraging, and strives to ensure your success through growth and em­powerment, then submit your resume today!

Business Advisory Services – Senior Manager/Manager

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance along with advanced certifications such as the CPA/ABV, ASA, CFA, CVA, CFE, or CFF designations. Responsibilities and candidate attributes include:

• Minimum of five years of experience in the field of business valuation.
• Managing multiple valuation projects. Will potentially work on M&A due diligence projects as well.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and interpret results
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems and effectively communicate the solutions to client management
• Preparation of complex financial models
• Draft or review Valuation and/or Quality of Earnings reports.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills. The ability to develop senior analysts and staff is required. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.  A demonstrated ability to network and bring in new business to grow the practice is a plus. Travel to clients (10% – 15%) may be required.

Compensation will be commensurate with market rates. 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Business Advisory Services – Senior Analyst

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance at a minimum. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Responsibilities and candidate attributes include:

• Taking the day-to-day lead on valuation and/or M&A due diligence engagements.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and interpret results
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Preparation of historical trend analysis
• Preparation of financial projections
• Prepare initial draft of Valuation and Quality of Earnings reports

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills along with the ability to work both independently and as part of an engagement team.  Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Travel to clients (10% – 15%) may be required.

Compensation will be commensurate with market rates. 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Audit Manager

Audit Managers will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Directing work of the engagement team
• Overseeing team projects
• Performing assessments and offering solutions to clients
• Conducting research and planning and making recommendations to senior management
• Identifying and recommending new business opportunities for the firm
• Reviewing auditing reports and management letters

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal, technology, communication, and analytical skills. This position reports to the Audit Partners. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 4 to 5 years of public accounting experience, preferably in a middle-market environment. CPA designation is required. Proficiency with CCH Engagement is a plus!

Audit Senior

Audit Seniors will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Executing the audit/assurance process
• Preparing the audit for approval; including timeline, budget, scheduling, resources required, and drafting financial statements
• Encompass developing management letters
• Reviewing and/or preparing audit work papers
• Supervising/training staff

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, technology, communication, and project management skills and should also possess and have demonstrated competent knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards and techniques. CPA designation or actively pursuing a CPA license is required. Proficiency with Engagement is a plus! 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Audit Staff

Audit Staff will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing the adequacy of systems and testing to verify the accuracy of data provided
• Preparing audit work papers
• Conducting evaluations of internal controls
• Assisting with audits
• Reconciling general ledger accounts
• Providing assistance to senior accounting staff

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, interpersonal, technology, communication and analytical skills. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is essential. CPA designation or actively pursuing a CPA license. Proficiency with CCH Engagement is a plus!

Audit Intern

Audit Interns will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing the adequacy of systems and testing to verify the accuracy of data provided
• Preparing audit work papers
• Conducting evaluations of internal controls
• Assisting with audits
• Reconciling general ledger accounts
• Providing assistance to senior accounting staff

The ideal candidate will be working towards a Bachelor’s in accounting. Must have completed Audit I.

Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Managers will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Overseeing the tax practice area and staff
• Assisting partners with business development
• Managing client relationships and expectations
• Researching practice area issues and providing guidance to partners and other management

The ideal candidate will possess very strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, business development, and problem solving skills.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, prefer Master’s and at least 8 years of public accounting experience, preferably in a middle-market environment. CPA designation is required. Proficiency with ProSystems Tax, Fixed Assets and Engagement a plus! 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Tax Manager

Tax Managers will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Ability to identify tax consulting opportunities
• Willing to market services to existing and prospective clients
• Managing all tax compliance aspects of clients
• Knowledge of S Corps and partnership tax issues
• Ability to supervise staff
• Ability to interpret technical issues and apply that knowledge effectively

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a public accounting environment, creative problem solving skills, strong technical background, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, preferred Masters but not required, with at least 4 – 5 years of public accounting experience, preferably in a middle-market environment. CPA designation is required. Proficiency with ProSystems Tax, Fixed Assets and Engagement is a plus! 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Tax Senior

Tax Seniors will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Preparing complex federal and state tax returns for diverse industry clients
• Reviewing tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals, and trusts
• Communicating with audit team and clients in order to gather tax return information
• Training/supervising staff
• Developing tax planning opportunities and projections for clients
• Researching federal and international tax issues; researching, analyzing, and reviewing state and federal tax notices

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, technical, communication, and project management skills and should also possess and have demonstrated competent knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards and techniques. CPA designation or actively pursuing a CPA license is required. Proficiency with Prosystems is a plus! 100% remote work will be considered for the right candidate.

Tax Staff

Tax Staff will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Preparing tax returns
• Planning and tax research for pass-through entities
• Handling IRS and State Tax notices and disputes, C-corps, and individuals at a federal and state level

Seeking a candidate that either possesses CPA designation or is working toward a CPA accreditation. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a public accounting environment, creative problem solving skills, strong technical background, and strong written and verbal communication skills. CPA designation or actively pursuing a CPA license. Proficiency with ProSystems Tax is a plus!

Tax Intern

Tax Interns will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Preparing tax returns and related work papers for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies
• Some tax research will be required

Working towards a Bachelor’s in accounting. Must have completed Tax I.

Accounting Paraprofessional

Accounting Paraprofessionals will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Possessing strong QuickBooks proficiency
• General bookkeeping experience, and an understanding of Balance Sheets, Trial Balances, Profit & Loss, General Ledger Accounts, and Journalizing Transactions
• Preparation of tax returns
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in a variety of roles

Must be self-motivated and detail-oriented, proficient in Excel and other Microsoft tools, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. A degree in accounting and tax preparation experience or the ability to learn is preferred.