Accountant Assistant

 The Valuation Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and reviewing business valuation engagements for a range of purposes, including estate and gift planning, internal succession, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory. This position plays a key role in the execution and growth of the firm's valuation service line, working closely with internal teams and external advisors to ensure technically sound and advisory-driven deliverables. The role also includes staff development, client management, cross-functional collaboration, and support of business development efforts.   Essential Position Responsibilities Lead and manage a variety of business valuation engagements across multiple industries and purposes. Review, finalize, and sign off on valuation reports, ensuring consistency, defensibility, and adherence to best practices and applicable standards. Serve as the primary client contact, effectively communicating scope, process, findings, and recommendations to clients and their advisors (e.g., attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors). Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance, real-time feedback, and training. Collaborate across service lines to deliver cohesive, value-added solutions tailored to client needs. Support business development, including scoping new opportunities, developing proposals, pricing engagements, and identifying additional areas of client value. Identify enterprise value-enhancing strategies and proactively introduce planning ideas to clients and internal teams. Stay current on valuation standards, tax laws, market conditions, and emerging trends in business valuation and consulting. Improve internal systems and processes, contributing to the refinement of templates, models, and scalable engagement frameworks. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field required. Professional designation such as CPA, ABV, ASA, CFA, or CVA (or progress toward) preferred. 5–8 years of business valuation experience, with demonstrated proficiency in both compliance and consulting engagements. Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and advanced financial modeling Proficient in leveraging technology and analytical tools to improve efficiency and accuracy Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences Collaborative team member who contributes to a positive and productive work environment Creative problem-solver with a proactive and innovative mindset. Preferred Experience: Exposure to transaction advisory, succession planning or private equity environments. Familiarity with proactive planning approaches help increase enterprise value. Comfort with reviewing legal documents such as shareholder agreements, LOIs, or buy-sell agreements. Comfort with LLM models and automation. Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

Senior Associates work on client engagements in a variety of industries and lines of business, assist on larger client engagements, and perform most work assigned with a minimum level of assistance. They train and lead Associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions. Senior Associates must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines.  Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and other tax returns Prepare audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients   Prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and other required reports  Provide technical advice and planning services  Use excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to clients during year-end and general tax planning  Provide feedback to Managers, Senior Managers and Shareholders  Participate in the area of business development  Work as part of a team to provide tax accounting services for clients  Assume responsibility for completion of tax returns under supervision of Accountant in Charge  Oversee and review work of Associates including training and mentoring  Utilize cloud-based technology and other tax software  Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred  3+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting  Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining preferred  Understanding of Federal and State tax laws and regulations  Strong technology skills  Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines  Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally  Team player  Ability to think innovatively  Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

Managers may work as the engagement lead or under the direct supervision of Senior Managers dependent upon the nature of the client engagement.  Managers must have strong communication skills as they interact with both the client and firm team members. They also must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines.  They train and lead senior associates and associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions. Works as part of a team to provide audit engagement and/or tax services for clients Tax: Reviews mid to high level business tax and individual income tax returns  Tax: Advises clients regarding a full spectrum of tax services Tax: Oversees complex tax research projects Tax: Manages tax accounting projects to meet client needs within a specified time frame  Audit: Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are performed including gathering information from the client, leading planning meetings, performing risk assessment, overseeing fieldwork procedures, and seeing the audit report through to final issuance Oversees and reviews work of Senior Associates and Associates including training and mentoring Uses excellent judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting-related reports and provide financial analysis in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs Is a key point of contact for the client on day-to-day accounting matters Provides feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders Participates in the area of business development Utilized cloud-based technology and other audit software Seeks out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred 5+ years of accounting experience required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred Understanding of GAAP and GAAS Strong technology skills Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally Team player Ability to think innovatively Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

Managers may work as the engagement lead or under the direct supervision of Senior Managers dependent upon the nature of the client engagement.  Managers must have strong communication skills as they interact with both the client and firm team members. They also must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines.  They train and lead senior associates and associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions. Works as part of a team to provide audit engagement and/or tax services for clients Tax: Reviews mid to high level business tax and individual income tax returns  Tax: Advises clients regarding a full spectrum of tax services Tax: Oversees complex tax research projects Tax: Manages tax accounting projects to meet client needs within a specified time frame  Audit: Lead audit engagement teams to ensure all components of the audit are performed including gathering information from the client, leading planning meetings, performing risk assessment, overseeing fieldwork procedures, and seeing the audit report through to final issuance Oversees and reviews work of Senior Associates and Associates including training and mentoring Uses excellent judgment and analysis to prepare and review accounting-related reports and provide financial analysis in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures Manages client relationships by monitoring client needs Is a key point of contact for the client on day-to-day accounting matters Provides feedback to Senior Managers and Shareholders Participates in the area of business development Utilized cloud-based technology and other audit software Seeks out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred 5+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting Licensed CPA or CMA license preferred Understanding of GAAP and GAAS Strong technology skills Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally Team player Ability to think innovatively Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and processing of payroll for clients.  This position will add new hires, update current employees and process terminated employees as part of the payroll process as well as prepare payroll-related reports.  Works closely with assigned clients to assess general payroll  Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other reports required by clients Administers and processes payroll for clients, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; and issuing W2s  In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns  New hire setup and communications  Coordination with client support for payroll agency correspondence matters  Garnishment, benefit plan obligations and other required reporting to Accounts Payable  Download of payroll transactions if processed by 3rd party Requirements Associate’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required 2+ years of payroll experience required  Understanding of payroll laws and guidelines  Strong technology skills  Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines  Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally  Team player  Ability to think innovatively  Benefits Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.

About us: City Wide is a national organization of locally-owned businesses that manages maintenance services for commercial properties. Founded in Kansas City in 1961, we have grown to support a national sales and management organization in more than 50 cities around the United States. Our company culture derives from the values of our founders, and emphasizes professionalism, trust, and community service. City Wide offers the dual benefits of a small-business atmosphere and a national support organization. Here you will find a strong culture of entrepreneurship with high expectations, and a culture of coaching and support to back it up. Come work for City Wide, and you will find unparalleled peer support and an organization entirely supportive of your professional development and success. About the role: Our accounting department has high standards for efficiency and accuracy and we are seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic and reputable organization. In this role, you will assist the department with day to day functions, including: Daily Bank Deposits Collections and Customer Relations Accounts Receivable and Customer Management Document Validation and Compliance Clerical and Administrative Support to Management as requested Requirements Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) Experience with Automated Accounting software, Business Central preferred Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to details of a project or task Accurate - Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy Organized - Ability to manage multiple business units Professional - Ability to communicate in person, by phone and email in a professional manner Problem Solver - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems Accountable - Ability to accept responsibility for your work Self-motivated person who will take ownership of the role and look for ways to improve processes as the company grows 1-3 years experience Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Free Drinks & Snacks Phone Allowance $20-$24 per hour, Full-Time with growth potential