Client Accounting Manager

RBG is looking for a true teammate. Someone who strives to embody our core values, who appreciates their teammates, and who works diligently to help their clients. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years’ experience in Client Accounting, with a proven track record of progressive management responsibilities. A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance is strongly preferred.

Client Accounting Senior Associate Summary of Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of business tax returns (i.e., personal property, gross business receipts, etc.)
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting services for clients utilizing client records
• Assume responsibility for assisting with the supervision of accounting personnel
• Make fundamental decisions relating to applicable tax and accounting matters

Technical Excellence:

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and rules
• Advanced capabilities in preforming accounting and write-up functions required on business service engagements
• Resolve open items and issues encountered on assigned engagements
• Possess knowledge sufficient to supervise accounting personnel
• Assist in identification and research of accounting and tax issues/problems and potential solutions
• Ability to complete technical aspects of tax and accounting assignments with minimal supervision

Professionalism:

• Work effectively in diverse groups, creating a sense of team identity and a feeling of support within teams
• Establish professional credibility with clients
• Establish high performance standards for self and others
• Clearly communicate tax and accounting issues to clients and staff
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
• Knowledge of the products and services of the firm, and ability to effectively communicate them
• Develop strong, positive relationships with client personnel

Firm Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off
• Health insurance & Life insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• All CPE and professional memberships are paid by firm
• Both Long and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity time provided
• Generous incentives for attracting new clients

To apply, please send your resume to Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with "Client Accounting Manager" as the subject line.

Financial Institutions (FI) Audit Senior

FI Audit Senior must have the technical knowledge and experience to work independently and often lead one or more audit staff, in delivering the financial expertise that our Firm is committed to providing our FI clients. Senior Auditor must have strong project management and communication skills.

Job Requirements

• Perform accounting, auditing, and risk management engagements for FI clients under the direction of Manager or Partner.
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and FI client expectations of the timing of deliverables.
• Participate in planning and scheduling FI client projects.
• Participate in the completion of FI client annual reports. 
• Document work performed and summarizes any findings.
• Prepare written reports and/or sections to be included in a report.
• Perform other duties as needed in projects and as assigned by Manager or Partner.
• Assist in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff.
• Develop relationships with FI clients and provide high quality client service while adding value to engagements.
• Assist in marketing and promoting the Firm and FI group.  Learn to cross sell services to existing clients.
• Willing to travel on-site to client locations.

Required Experience and Education:

• CPA License required
• Minimum two years’ experience in public accounting or consulting with experience serving financial institutions strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, or degree appropriate to practice area
• Ability to interact directly with audit clients to discuss findings, issues, and recommendations.
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer accounting software, or software appropriate to FI group

Firm Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off
• Health insurance & Life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• All CPE and professional memberships are paid by firm
• Both Long and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity time provided
• Generous incentives for attracting new clients

Firm Overview:

• Locally owned and independent, recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary
• Member of Allinial Global, an association of more than 120 firms around the globe
• Very community focused, routinely working on local service projects

To apply, please send your resume to Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with "Financial Institutions (FI) Audit Senior " as the subject line.

Audit Senior

What You’ll Do:

Work under the supervision of upper management to conduct field audit engagements and perform complex accounting and auditing of balance sheets and income statements. Participate in the completion of client annual reports and perform accounting and auditing functions on field engagements. Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control. Participate in the preparation of financial statement reports and the documentation supporting audit opinions. Perform analytical reviews of audit documents. Perform accounting research to solve issues that arise during audit or compliance engagements.

Requirements:

• CPA License required
• Two to five years’ experience in public accounting and auditing; performing audits under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in implementing, and assessing deficiencies of internal controls, and testing controls in accordance with AICPA standards
• Ability to utilize advanced Excel tools, including Pivot Tables, VLookup
• Ability to interact directly with senior management of the audit team and audit clients to discuss auditing findings, issues, and resolution

Firm Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off
• Health insurance & Life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• All CPE and professional memberships are paid by firm
• Both Long and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity time provided
• Generous incentives for attracting new clients

Firm Overview:

• Locally owned and independent, recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary
• Member of Allinial Global, an association of more than 120 firms around the globe
• Very community focused, routinely working on local service projects

To apply, please send your resume to Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with "Audit Senior" as the subject line.

Tax Senior

This individual is responsible for compliance, planning, research and other tax consulting projects to deliver quality tax services for our clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for leadership and career advancement to the right candidate. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses and exempt organizations
• Prepares research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or other taxing authorities
• Builds relationships with existing clients, including networking and business development activities
• Manages multiple client engagements and responds well to competing priorities
• Provide leadership and supervision to Tax Staff

Qualifications:

• CPA license (advanced degree preferred but not required, such as Master of Taxation, JD, etc.)
• 2+ years prior experience in tax (public accounting experience preferred)
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Research proficiency
• Strong computer skills: proficiency preferred in ProSystem FX, RIA Checkpoint and MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task

Firm Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off
• Health insurance & Life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• All CPE and professional memberships are paid by firm
• Both Long and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity time provided
• Generous incentives for attracting new clients

Firm Overview:

• Locally owned and independent, recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary
• Member of Allinial Global, an association of more than 120 firms around the globe
• Very community focused, routinely working on local service projects

To apply, please send your resume to Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with "Tax Senior" as the subject line.

Tax Manager

This individual will lead and manage multiple tax engagements to deliver quality tax services for our clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for leadership and career advancement to the right candidate.  

Responsibilities:

• Builds new and manages existing client relationships and demonstrates basic knowledge of client’s businesses
• Reviews federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses and exempt organizations
• Handles federal, state and local tax audits
• Prepares research memoranda, written correspondence/guidance, and other documents for submission to the IRS or other taxing authorities
• Trains and supervises staff, reviews and evaluates their work
• Manages multiple client engagements and responds well to competing priorities
• Actively participates in attracting new clients and talent

Qualifications:

• CPA license (advanced degree preferred but not required, such as Master of Taxation, JD, etc.)
• 6+ years prior experience in tax (public accounting experience preferred)
• Tax audit experience
• Significant supervisory experience (2+ years)
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Research proficiency
• Strong computer skills: proficiency preferred in ProSystem FX, RIA Checkpoint and MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Well-rounded in dealing with high net worth individuals and businesses

Firm Benefits:

• Very competitive compensation and benefits package, Paid Time Off
• Health insurance & Life insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account
• All CPE and professional memberships are paid by firm
• Both Long and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity time provided
• Generous incentives for attracting new clients

Firm Overview:

• Locally owned and independent, recently celebrated its 100-year anniversary
• Member of Allinial Global, an association of more than 120 firms around the globe
• Very community focused, routinely working on local service projects

To apply, please send your resume to Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with "Tax Manager" as the subject line.

Accelerate Leadership Conference

RBG is looking for highly motivated students interested in a career in public accounting. If you are a declared accounting major and a sophomore or beyond, you are eligible to apply for our Accelerate Leadership Conference. 

Students who attend Accelerate Leadership will get to know Memphis and RBG through entertainment, education, and networking events. Participants will attend the program compliments of RBG. Accommodations, transportation (if needed), meals and entertainment will be provided by the firm.

"The Accelerate Leadership program gives you a well-rounded experience. You get to explore different parts of Memphis and enjoy the unique culture that the city holds. You also get to interact with everybody from the firm, from partners to staff members, in a fun and relaxed environment. Everyone I met at RBG truly made me feel like they wanted to build a relationship with me." -Claire, former Accelerate Participant, 2019 Spring Tax Intern and now Tax Staff at RBG 

To apply, email mapple@rbgcpa.com with your resume and transcript. 

Deadline to apply: Friday, February 25, 2022

Conference Dates: Thursday March 24, and Friday March 25, 2022

Audit or Tax Intern

An internship with RBG provides a solid foundation for a rewarding career in public accounting. You’ll get hands-on experience in our unique approach to building long-term client relationships and providing proactive solutions. Our experienced team of RBG experts will mentor you along the way as you work together on a wide variety of projects and industries.  

For more information, email Mary L. Apple at mapple@rbgcpa.com with any questions you may have.

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