Current Openings

Summary of Responsibilities

Oversee the effective operation and management of the information systems and related services functions. Manages staff members, support vendors and high level projects. Establishes effective communication with appropriate partners and managers to ensure effective information technology needs are met. Responsible for resource allocations and special projects including budgeting.

Essential Functions

• Directs IT activities for CDS/CDSA/CDSF; directs operations of firm-wide information systems, including telecommunications and data networks.
• Provides hands-on involvement and support of technology projects and accountable for ultimate success of such projects.
• Establishes technology standards and methods of evaluating applications; plans and executes feasibility studies.
• Surveys new and/or emerging technologies; prepares ROI analyses for Partner review; develops plans for budget, acquisition and installation of equipment and software.
• Manages and directs the work of the IT staff; leads the assessment and training of IT staff members; oversees the IT training for all team members.
• Manages IT vendor relationships.
• Provides well-defined plans including procedures, deadlines, and accountability.
• Develops and maintains an annual IT budget.
• Develops and maintains a Disaster Recovery Plan and Data Security Plan.
• Ensures technology utilization providing a fast, accurate, and secure method to access information in a highly efficient and effective manner.
• Ensures service support in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Keeps informed of new IT developments and trends, including with the accounting industry; makes recommendations to Partners on desirable additions or replacements.
• Creates, maintains, and enforces written policies and procedures regarding all computer operations in the Information Technology Department and throughout the firm.
• Serves as the Chair of our IT Committee.
• Performs annual evaluation and surveys to gauge satisfaction of users.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Partners.

Other Functions

• Promote CDS’s additional services and present at client seminars.
• Actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations, preferably in a leadership role.
• Network with local business owners and managers to promote CDS.
• Leads firm committees and initiatives as directed by Partners.
• Mentor staff.

Working Conditions

• Seasonal overtime will be required.
• Travel to all CDS offices, meetings, conventions and seminars will be necessary from time to time.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Network Administration, Information Systems or other similar technical discipline.
• Minimum five years of computer systems experience with three at a management level.
• Experience in small to mid-sized companies preferred.
• Previous industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of business objectives and strategies.
• Proven management and leadership skills for directing staff.
• Proven project management skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent time management, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex technical information.
• Knowledge of systems design and implementation in a database environment.
• Knowledge of technical and user-related aspects of a personal computer environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and clients.
• Must be confident, able to make decisions quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, team player.

Summary of Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of diversified governmental audit functions under the supervision of different Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.

Essential Functions

• Provide timely, high quality client service.
• Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements and agreed upon procedures.
• Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all current auditing laws and statutes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards.
• Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary.
• Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.
• Complete continuing education requirements for Governmental Auditors.
• Obtain a working knowledge of governmental auditing through internal and external resources.
• Participate in CDS’s Governmental Accounting & Auditing Committee.
• Conduct research related to client work and internal projects.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.
• Be actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations. Develop client relationships.

Working Conditions

• Overtime will be required.
• Regular travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary (limited overnight travel).

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for CPA exam required.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff.
• Flexible, team player.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.

Summary of Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of diversified governmental audit functions under the supervision of different Managers and Partners.

Essential Functions

• Provide timely, high quality client service.
• Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements and agreed upon procedures.
• Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all current auditing laws and statutes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards.
• Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary.
• Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Managers and Partners.
• Complete continuing education requirements for Governmental Auditors.
• Have working knowledge of governmental auditing.
• Participate in CDS’s Governmental Accounting & Auditing Committee.
• Conduct research related to client work and internal projects.
• Develop mutually beneficial long-term client relationships.
• Responsible for client communication.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Conduct staff training.
• Supervise projects and assign work as necessary.
• Assist with developing proposals.
• Participate inthe audit planning process.

Other Functions

• Actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations, preferably in a leadership role
• Network with potential clients, particularly at industry events
• Promote CDS’s additional services
• Assist with firm initiatives
• Mentors staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by Managers and Partners

Working Conditions

• Overtime will be required.
• Travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary from time to time.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for CPA exam required, Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff.
• Must be confidential and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, team player.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.

Summary of Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of diversified governmental audit functions under the supervision of different Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.

Essential Functions

• Provide timely, high quality client service.
• Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements and agreed upon procedures.
• Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs.
• Identify accounting, compliance, and reporting issues.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all current auditing laws and statutes, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing standards.
• Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary.
• Perform other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.
• Complete continuing education requirements for Governmental Auditors.
• Obtain a working knowledge of governmental auditing through internal and external resources.
• Participate in CDS’s Governmental Accounting & Auditing Committee.
• Conduct research related to client work and internal projects.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Auditors, Managers and Partners.
• Be actively involved in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations. Develop client relationships.

Working Conditions

• Overtime will be required.
• Regular travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary (limited overnight travel).

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for CPA exam required.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff.
• Flexible, team player.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.

Summary of Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of diversified accounting, tax and audit assignments under the supervision of different partners and senior accountants. Engage in all areas of the firm’s tax, consulting and audit practice. Work closely with Partner-in-Charge on engagements.

Essential Functions

• Record transactions in ledgers; prepare trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software.
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts.
• Perform scheduled computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculate depreciation expense.
• Prepare business and personal income tax returns, including appointments with clients.
• Assist in proofing financial statements, tax returns and other documents.
• Assist with responses to various taxing agencies.
• Perform QuickBooks Consulting and maintain proficiency with software.
• Prepare, or direct preparation of, complete financial statements and related reports for clients, including reviews and compilations.
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Partners.
• Prepare payroll and sales tax returns.
• Perform all audit functions and tests as prescribed in applicable audit programs.
• Delegate specific audit programs and duties, providing training to junior staff members, review workpapers, financial statements and reports prior to final review.
• Prepare proposals and responses to bid requests for prospective audit clients as well as fee quotations for tax, payroll and accounting services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all current auditing laws, statutes, etc.
• Provide insight and feedback to Partner-In-Charge of audit engagement.
• Prepare, or direct preparation of, complete financial statements and related reports for audit clients.
• Provide training to Staff Accountants as necessary.

Other Functions

• Participate in community and volunteer organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Partners
• Network with local business owners and managers to promote CDS.
  

Working Conditions

• Overtime will be required.
• Travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary from time to time.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Three or more years of accounting experience required.
• Accounting degree required.
• CPA designation, or desire to obtain the CPA designation, preferred.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and personal income tax.
• Experienced in QuickBooks preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff.
• Flexible, team player.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Summary of Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different Senior Accountants, Managers and Partners.

Essential Functions

• Record transactions in ledgers, prepare trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software.
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts.
• Perform scheduled computations of accruals, property and equipment, and calculate depreciation expense.
• Prepare payroll tax, sales or other business tax and personal income tax returns.
• Assist in proofing financial statements, tax returns and other documents.
• Preparation of compiled, reviewed and audited financial statements.
• General bookkeeping, payroll and business consultation.
• Collect appropriate data for tax preparation.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, capital, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
• Devise and implement systems for general accounting.
• Document, modify, and coordinate implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Preparation of spreadsheets as deemed necessary.
• Perform other accounting, auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by Senior Accountants, Managers and Partners.

Other Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Accountants, Managers or Partners.
• Be actively in community, volunteer and/or industry organizations.
• Develop client relationships.

Working Conditions

• Seasonal overtime will be required.
• Travel to client sites, meetings, and seminars will be necessary from time to time.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Accounting degree or educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam required
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and personal income tax
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and other staff
• Flexible, team player
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word