Career Opportunities

Job Description
Your range of responsibilities would include accounting support, preparation of tax returns, and financial management support. You would be required to maintain active communication with clients and staff.

Skill Requirements

• Experienced with accounting software.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to take instruction.
• Ability to conduct research.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.

Technical Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience.
• Accounting / Business Management undergraduate degree.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience a plus.

Period of Employment
This position is temporary to permanent.

Compensation
Based on experience.

Submission details: memphiscgrecruiting@gmail.com

Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Supervise the team of audit analysts conducting financial, compliance and operational audits of client’s programs, and functions to determine the adequacy of controls, the degree of compliance with established policies and procedures and the effectiveness and efficiency of the area under review.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability and decision-making skills, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Experience in government program evaluation and performance measurement/ management is essential. Ability to motivate and lead your team is critical. Critical thinking skills are a must.

Requirements:
Comprehensive knowledge of principles and application of the compliance function; working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and GAGAS; Knowledge of and ability to understand programs, regulations, and directives of applicable Federal and Local laws:

Strong interviewing skills; Technical Skills to include business process analysis and improvement, analytical skills, industry/ best practice experience, ability to obtain analyze and appraise data and strong written and oral communication skills.

• CPA required
• Public accounting experience (big 4 or large regional firm)
• Graduate degree (i.e., MBA, MPA, MS)
• Supervisory experience

• Perform bookkeeping, accounting, inventory control, and clerical/administrative functions.
• Serve as a bookkeeper. Assist with budget preparations; handle accounts; maintain ledgers; prepare financial statements and reports including the income statement and balance sheet; reconcile bank account; keep the supervisor informed as to the balances of internal accounts; and prepare payroll.

Job Description Specifications:
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of accounting techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of maintaining account balances and reporting on their status
• Knowledge of proper preparation of tabular materials, charts and statistical data

Analytical Skills:

• Analyze general ledger and fixed asset data
• Diagnose accounting problems
• Maintain records of departmental spending and adjust budget as needed

Problem Solving:

• Past due and/or incorrect invoices
• Bank statement reconciliation

Experience and Education:

• Three to five years previous experience in bookkeeping and accounting
• High School Diploma
• Relevant courses in bookkeeping/accounting

• Financial Audits – Solid understanding of the audit process required. You would be expected to plan, perform, supervise, and report on the audits of small to medium sized businesses in accordance with US GAAS and US GAAP. Great working paper preparation habits are expected. Report writing capability is a must.
• Internal Control Reviews – Ability to understand and document control environment and control infrastructure.
• Accounting Services – Understand clients’ business, understand and provide expertise to enhance accounting systems. Technical capability to perform accounting procedures from bookkeeping to trial balance mandatory. Supervisory ability and experience essential.

Ability to learn software quickly. Ability to perform duties independently. Integrity is essential.

This is a position in a growing company and requires an entrepreneurial mindset. We aim to deliver value to our clients who range from small companies to Fortune 500 companies. There are opportunities to share profits based on performance.

Technical Requirements:

• CPA
• College degree, Masters
• At least 5 years experience preferably in a practicing firm environment.

Compensation:

Negotiable

The Consultant would perform operational, financial, and compliance engagements in accordance with professional standards. In addition, the Consultant would provide advisory services as required. The Consultant is expected to function at a very high level of quality, and should be able to take direction as well as work independently, with minimum supervision.

As a rising professional, it is critical that you invest in yourself now and lay a solid foundation for your future. If your current status coincides with the prior statement, then Memphis Consulting Group, LLC may be exactly where you need to be. Call us and let’s talk. If you desire the tools, skills, and attitude required of a world-class top-notch Consultant, our team will help you attain your goals.

How We Will Help You Get There

Our 3-year Professional Leadership Program will provide the technical versatility that is required in the marketplace and catapult you to the next level. You will be exposed to financial management, accounting, audit, tax, and consulting during your tenure. More importantly, you will be challenged to develop leadership skills that set you apart from your peers. You will be encouraged to attain a professional designation such as the CPA, CGMA, or CISA. Whenever you pass a stage of your professional examinations, Memphis Consulting Group, LLC will reimburse a portion of your fees. On the job training is an absolute must. Formal training on an annual basis paid for by the firm is expected.

Ideal skills and abilities

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong analytical ability and decision-making skills, and be able to prioritize and meet deadlines. Your writing ability is crucial since our end products are reports. You will work as part of a team that supports each other to accomplish set goals and objectives. Candidates should be coachable and be able to take correction as a necessary part of their development. We want proactive, passionate, visionary, humble, and engaged people who are hungry for success, are willing to learn, and capable of working hard and smart to attain their goals. A great attitude is essential! This is a professional learning environment and therefore, openness to new things is expected.

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree with accounting, management or business concentration (or other undergraduate degree, with commensurate experience)

• CPA preferred but not mandatory
• Graduate degree (i.e., MBA, MPA, MA) preferred

We are looking for a CPA or Rising CPA who is capable of performing the following without supervision:

• Financial Audits – Solid understanding of the audit process required. You would be expected to plan, perform, and report on the audits of small to medium sized businesses in accordance with US GAAS and US GAAP. Great working paper preparation habits are expected. Report writing capability is a must.
• Reporting – Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Accounting Services – Understand clients’ business, understand and provide expertise to enhance accounting systems. Technical capability to perform accounting procedures from bookkeeping to trial balance required.

This is a position in a growing firm and requires an entrepreneurial mindset. We aim to add value to our clients who range from small companies to Fortune 500 companies. There are opportunities to share profits based on performance.

Technical Requirements

• CPA or close to completion of the CPA examination
• College degree, Masters Preferred
• At least 3 years experience, preferably in a practicing firm environment.

Compensation

Negotiable

• Manage and assist in the improvement of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and
  LinkedIn.
• Create or edit images and graphics
• Research and develop material for firm’s blog.
• Communicate with the Chief Executive Officer on issues related to the above tasks.

Technical requirements:

Familiarity and expertise using social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Real life experience with facilitative apps such as Hootsuite, Google Analytics, etc. required.

Soft Skills:

• Graphics programs
• WordPress
• Strong visual and graphic design

Period of Employment:

We expect this position to be an outsourced position.

Compensation:

Based on experience and value-add potential
Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration.

• This is a growth-oriented position that will provide opportunities for you to hone your administrative, marketing, and tax consulting skills. The ideal applicant is an individual who is seeking growth, direction, mentorship, and excellence in the tax consulting field. This individual would participate in our Leadership in Business Program, which exposes participants to functional areas, such as marketing and sales, operations, accounting, and tax consulting.
• For purposes of this position, tax consulting refers to tax resolution, tax recovery, tax planning, and tax compliance. We are looking for someone who makes things happen and can work under pressure. Your role in the company would be to help us get to the next level of growth. Your attitude is a critical component that would determine whether we can reach our objectives.
• If you are interested in developing your tax skills and achieving your professional goals, let us talk. You will be stretched by this position and challenged daily. No two days would be the same for your entire tenure and you would come to work knowing that. The sky is the limit if you can go through this program and your willingness to invest in yourself would determine how far you can go. This is not a job, per se, it is a career destination that would help you grow as a person and professional.

Duties:

Lead generation, prospect follow up, online marketing, and social media engagement. Sales closing and client intake. Tax research using databases such as Parker Tax, The Tax Book, and other specialized tax applications. Client transcript review and client action step development. Preparation of tax returns. Communicating with clients and assembly of financial packages for tax resolution and recovery work. Strategic marketing and sales, internet marketing, direct response marketing, content development. Personal and administrative assistance include managing the Chief Executive’s calendar.

Skills:

• Ability to take dictation and transcribe notes. Ability to give instructions as well as follow them. Understanding of client intake procedures and monitoring of client cases. Analytical skills and report writing skills are a must. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google applications required. Good bookkeeping skills are necessary for this position. Strong interpersonal skills and spoken communication skills are a must.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is mandatory, preferably in business or business-related area. At least 3 years post-qualification experience in an analytical role. Prior experience as a paralegal or tax preparer with exposure to preparation of Forms 1040, 941, 1065, K1, 1120S, 1120, Schedule C, etc. is preferred.

A professional objective to acquire a designation such as Enrolled Agent, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor, etc. would be helpful, since this is a growth position that requires constantly improving technical and managerial skills. Paying attention to detail, taking ownership of assignments, integrity, and punctuality are must to be successful in this role.

Contact us at 901 791 4643 or send an email to mcgrecruiting@gmail.com for consideration.