Smith, Kesler & Co. employs all staff in-house and does not outsource to other firms, nor do we utilize placement firms or other types of HR companies. We are always accepting résumés for any location, but we have the following positions open at the moment:
- Paraprofessional, Main office, Spartanburg SC area
Please send your résumé to Gina Hinds for consideration
Your résumé/CV should be saved in PDF format without links, multimedia, encryption, or external functionality embedded. Those that do not meet these criteria will be automatically rejected by our e-mail filtering system. Please be sure to include current contact information.
Staff Accountant
About Smith, Kesler & Company, P.A.
Smith, Kesler & Company (“Smith Kesler”) is a full-service certified public accounting firm with over 45 years of experience committed to the construction industry in the Carolinas. Our growth has been the result of our total commitment to client service. We know that our success only follows in the footsteps of our client’s success. Our growth and success are accomplished by providing comprehensive financial and general business services encompassing not only the fields of auditing, accounting, and taxation, but also management consulting. Our intent is to understand not only our client’s business but also their business goals and their long-term objectives for their families.
Office Locations:
Spartanburg, SC • Charleston (Mt. Pleasant), SC • Charlotte (Harrisburg), NC • Raleigh-Durham (Cary), NC
About You
Are you an accounting student or a current staff-level professional looking for a full-time opportunity to work with a growing firm that is an established leader in the construction space in the Carolinas? At Smith Kesler, you will use your critical thinking abilities to help solve problems while you work with clients from across the construction industry to develop your technical skills and gain an understanding of the industry. You will also develop your communication and managerial skills through direct interaction with client executives and owners. Over time, you will be responsible for various engagements and client relationships and will be expected to represent the firm in the markets and communities in which we operate. You will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.
What You Will Do
- Complete audit and review testing on financial statement accounts
- Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
- Prepare income tax returns for clients as well as executives and owners and provide proactive tax planning and guidance throughout the year
- Research tax laws and regulations to determine their application and impact on clients
- Prepare financial statements along with related disclosures and supplementary information
- Participate in client meetings alongside Smith Kesler stockholders and managers
- Demonstrate effective time management and the ability to successfully coordinate several concurrent client engagements and related tasks
- Hone your oral and written communication skills with direct exposure to firm leadership as well as to client executives and owners
- Maintain close attention to detail while also demonstrating a strong willingness to take initiative by assisting clients and teammates in providing timely and actionable guidance
- Demonstrate a commitment to meeting client deadlines and an ability to work under pressure, especially during the year-end financial close, reporting, and tax compliance periods
- Experience a high degree of exposure to a broad range of accounting, business, and tax concepts and develop your leadership and advisory skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Staff positions require an associate’s degree in accounting
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting is required to sit for the CPA exam or to obtain a CPA certification which is required for future advancement within the firm
- Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
- Solid work ethic and commitment to learning on the job
- Ability to travel to client locations locally with occasional overnight travel required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation Package
Smith Kesler offers competitive compensation and benefits packages to its employees. These benefits include paid time off and personal time away, medical/dental insurance, very competitive 401k and profit-sharing contributions as well as unlimited opportunities for advancement and development, both personally and professionally.
Smith Kesler also offers financial assistance with accounting coursework needed to qualify to sit for the CPA exam as well as with preparatory courses for the CPA exam.
Paraprofessional
About Smith, Kesler & Company, P.A.
Smith, Kesler & Company (“Smith Kesler”) is a full-service certified public accounting firm with over 45 years of experience committed to the construction industry in the Carolinas. Our growth has been the result of our total commitment to client service. We know that our success only follows in the footsteps of our client’s success. Our growth and success are accomplished by providing comprehensive financial and general business services encompassing not only the fields of auditing, accounting, and taxation, but also management consulting. Our intent is to understand not only our client’s business but also their business goals and their long-term objectives for their families.
Office Locations:
Spartanburg, SC • Charleston (Mt. Pleasant), SC • Charlotte (Harrisburg), NC • Raleigh-Durham (Cary), NC
About You
Are you an administrative professional with a strict attention to detail looking for a full-time opportunity in an office environment? You will develop strong communication and managerial skills through direct interaction with our own accounting professionals, managers, and clients. As your skill set grows over time, you will assume greater responsibility and handle multiple tasks spanning different departments within the firm.
What You Will Do
- Type financial statements, correspondence, and other projects as required
- Perform bookkeeping and other finance-related tasks for multiple clients
- Perform various tasks associated with the processing of tax returns
- Assist with copying, mailing, and filing of records
- Maintain close attention to detail while also taking an initiative in assisting others
- Experience a high degree of exposure to a broad range of accounting, business, and tax concepts
Minimum Qualifications
- Accounting paraprofessionals will ideally have education and/or experience in the areas of business administration, bookkeeping, or other related areas
- Solid work ethic and commitment to learning on the job
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation Package
Smith Kesler offers competitive compensation and benefits packages to its employees. These benefits include paid time off and personal time away, medical/dental insurance, very competitive 401k and profit-sharing contributions as well as opportunities for advancement and development, both personally and professionally.
Smith Kesler also offers financial assistance with accounting coursework needed to qualify to sit for the CPA exam as well as with preparatory courses for the CPA exam.
