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