Staff Accountant

McChesney Martin Sagehorn, P.C. as a regional public accounting firm. We provide professional accounting, tax, and consulting services in Western Nebraska, with offices in North Platte, Ogallala, Imperial and Lexington. We have an opportunity for employment in our Ogallala and Imperial offices. Staff accountants work directly under the supervision of the in-charge accountants and account managers. Duties and responsibilities include: * Be proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary and other tax returns prepared by the firm. * Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of the in-charge accountant. * Prepare and compile financial statements using the appropriate accounting methods. * Be proficient in firm technology, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel; QuickBooks; and firm tax preparation and time and billing software. * Obtain a working knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library. * Perform bookkeeping and payroll services for clients. * Prepare accounting and tax workpapers, including trial balances, depreciation schedules, and debt amortization schedules Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance * Tax preparation experience a plus * Working knowledge of QuickBooks, and Microsoft Word and Excel. * Ability to organize work and prioritize and meet deadlines. Benefits we offer: * 401(k) retirement plan * Section 125 Cafeteria Plan * Paid vacation and holidays Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.69 - $26.73 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Flexible spending account * Life insurance * Paid time off Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Accounting: 1 year (Preferred) * Tax: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPA (Preferred) Work Location: In person