Certified Public Accountant
Job Description
About the Position:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our team full-time. This role is ideal for someone who values precise work, sound judgment, and clear communication, and who enjoys applying accounting expertise to real-world financial decisions.
The right candidate will be comfortable managing complex accounting responsibilities, working independently, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
What You'll Do:
Financial reporting - Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and related reports.
General accounting - Manage general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Account reconciliation - Complete bank, balance sheet, and other reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
AP/AR - Oversee or assist with payables, receivables, invoicing, and payments.
Tax & compliance - Support tax preparation and regulatory requirements.
Financial analysis - Identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Budgeting & forecasting - Assist with budgets, forecasts, cash-flow analysis, and planning.
Audit support - Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
Accounting systems - Maintain accurate financial information in accounting software.
Process improvement - Recommend enhancements to procedures and internal controls.
Communication - Present accounting information clearly to colleagues, clients, and partners.
Team collaboration - Support firm projects and share technical knowledge as needed.
What We're Looking For:
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Strong knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles
Professional experience in accounting, reporting, tax, auditing, or related fields
Proficiency in general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and discretion with confidential information
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
A dependable work ethic and willingness to take ownership
Preferred:
Public accounting experience
Experience with tax preparation or planning
Experience working with small businesses, individuals, nonprofits, or diverse client groups
Experience with QuickBooks or similar software
Experience in financial-planning or investment-related organizations
Direct client-communication experience
Experience improving accounting procedures or internal controls
Experience mentoring junior accounting staff
The Candidate We're Looking For:
We're looking for a CPA who is thorough, responsible, and committed to high-quality work. You should be someone who investigates discrepancies, applies sound judgment, and communicates complex financial matters clearly.
The ideal candidate works well independently while contributing meaningfully to a small, collaborative team. You should be able to understand a complicated financial issue and explain it in a way that helps others make informed decisions.
Most importantly, you should take pride in your work and want to support the long-term success of the firm and the clients we serve.
What We Offer:
Full-time employment
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional growth opportunities
A collaborative work environment
The chance to make a meaningful contribution to a relationship-focused firm
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities
