Experienced Staff Accountant
Asheville, NC CPA Firm • Asheville, NC • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2026
Gould Killian CPA Group is seeking an eager, detail-oriented, and analytical Experienced Staff Accountant to join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of personal, corporate, fiduciary and partnership tax returns
- Prepare property tax returns
- Working in accounting software to enter and review client data
- Participate in attest and audit engagements
- Participate in tax planning and basic tax research for various clients and special projects
- Collaborate with fellow team members of the firm on other projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field
- Knowledge accounting principles, working knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with professional standards
- Ability to work in a fast paced, hard working environment with deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong communication, analytical, and organization skills
- Currently pursuing CPA or EA licensure
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or Enrolled Agent license
- Associates or Bachelor's in Accounting or related field
Firm Overview:
Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have 60 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard, North Carolina. The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.
Benefits:
- Salary: $60,0000 - $75,000 depending on experiences
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Group Health Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Plan (HSA) - including Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer Matching for eligible employees
- Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
- Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements.
*This is not an exhaustive list of benefits provided by the Firm. Any benefits listed here are subject to change based on management decisions.