Job Description

Current Opportunity: Supervisors and Senior Accountants 

We are looking for Supervisors and Senior Accountants to join our Firm. We prioritize work-life balance, offering generous PTO, a flexible work environment, and extensive training and development.

About HarperWhitfield P.C.

HarperWhitfield is undergoing a transformative journey, pivoting with leadership changes, a revamped identity, and a new logo. Our focus is on our people, our mission, and our clients. We are seeking motivated and dedicated professionals to join our energetic team who are passionate about delivering value to our clients.

Our Vision: Built with Our People, on Our Mission, for Our Clients.

Our Mission: Excellence in Service, Commitment to Our Clients, Trust in Our Relationships.

Our Values: All-in, Balance, Respect, Integrity, Competence, and Inclusion.

In our 45th year of providing exceptional service, we maintain strong, enduring relationships with our clients, including businesses across various industries, not-for-profit entities, high-net-worth individuals, and complex family offices. We encourage our team members to honor work-life balance boundaries. We believe it is important to preserve time for self-care as well as personal interests and pursuits. To our clients, we offer comprehensive services for income tax returns, accounting and financial statements, and business operations. We are hands-on, and we care… that will never change. 

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on performance

• Annual bonus

• Medical insurance 

• Disability and life insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Flexible spending account 

• CPA Exam and EA Exam assistance 

• Voluntary benefits including dental and vision insurance and Aflac offerings

• Hybrid work arrangement: three days in the office, two days remote

Responsibilities:

• Work with, train, mentor, and supervise staff accountants and interns

• Review designated work for accuracy and completeness

• Operate independently and self-manage multiple projects, be adaptable to frequent changes in the professional environment

• Possess in-depth knowledge of accounting and tax principles

• Handle the majority of designated client engagements, both accounting and tax 

• Prepare and review accounting and tax engagements

• Maintain client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty while meeting deadlines

• Research tax and accounting issues and draft memorandums

• Be aware of opportunities to expand engagements

• Draft bills promptly

• Accountable to the Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Develop team members' technical and professional skills

• Provide regular performance feedback and evaluations

• Delegate assignments and focus on appropriate level work 

• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, independent thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Contribute to development of new or improved accounting and/or tax processes and procedures

• Uphold the Firm’s core values and maintain a positive attitude

• Maintain confidentiality of client and team discussions

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in accounting preferred; CPA a plus; advanced degree a plus

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and tax experience in public accounting

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting

• Aptitude for meeting deadlines and effectively managing workload under pressure

• Proficiency with MS Office, tax compliance and research software, fixed assets, QuickBooks, and trial balance systems

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