Kall & D'Argenio, CPA's, LLP

Certified Public Accountants

Kall & D’Argenio is a progressive Certified Public Accounting Firm located in Watertown, NY.  We demand from ourselves excellence in client service and adhere to the highest professional standards. 

We serve a diverse mix of clientele consisting of businesses and individuals in a cross section of industries.  Our services range from basic compliance to sophisticated strategic planning. 

Nowhere is the value of our service and commitment to our clients more aptly demonstrated than our consultation and intimate involvement with our clients.  Our present full time staff of 7 has over 100 years of combined experience.  We are committed to maintaining the highest degree of technological innovation and knowledge database. 

There is long term opportunity in our firm for the right person who shares our ideals and philosophy.

Our firm has a position available, which is described in detail as follows.  If you are interested in applying there are two ways you can do so.

By mail to Kall & D’Argenio 

                P.O.Box 720

                Watertown, NY 13601

Or by email to Office@kdcpas.org 

Your application should include a cover letter outlining your reason for selecting accounting as a college major.  Additionally, discuss any experience that you have had that has reaffirmed your interest in the accounting profession.  Lastly, discuss what your short term and long term goals are and what you believe to be the role of a Certified Public Accountant.

E-mail attachments should be in Microsoft word format.

Please include a resume with your cover letter.  

Professional Position Available

TITLE:                                   Staff Accountant

CLASSIFICATION:             Full-Time

REPORTS TO:                      Senior Accountants, Engagement Managers, or Engagement Partners

 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN OUR FIRM

Staff accountants are closely supervised by senior accountants and partners.  Initially, they are given routine accounting and tax assignments.  As they gain experience, they are given more difficult assignments and greater responsibilities.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Understand the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the AICPA.
• Become familiar with pertinent IRC (Internal Revenue Code) sections and regulations.
• Obtain a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library.
• Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership and other tax returns prepared by the firm.
• Assume responsibility for the preparation of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff.
• Perform the following compilation and review procedures under the supervision of more experienced staff.

·        Reconcile bank accounts.

·        Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to control accounts.

·        Analyze accruals.

·        Perform analytical procedures to financial data.

·        Prepare depreciation schedules.

·        Vouch journal entries to supporting documents.

·        Post adjustments to the working trial balance.

·        Prepare financial statements.

·        Possesses or obtain technical efficiency with various computer software programs.  These include word processing, spreadsheet, tax, accounting and general ledger programs.

OTHER FUNCTIONS 

• Perform other duties assigned from time to time by the senior accountants, engagement managers, or engagement partner.  Develop appropriate verbal and written communication skills necessary to succeed in our profession.

 WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Involves work in the firm’s office. Once more experienced, work might be require on the client's premises.  Work on the client's premises may require the use of the staff member's personal car.
• Additional hours are required from January through mid April.

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• Staff accountants normally have zero to three years experience in public accounting.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION 

• Staff accountants must have at least a college undergraduate degree in accounting.