Job Description
Job Description
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About Condley and Company, L.L.P.
Founded in 1939, Condley and Company, L.L.P. provides reliable accounting and consulting services to clients throughout Texas, as well as the United States. The firm maintains a heavy concentration serving banking entities, not-for-profit organizations, healthcare providers, construction companies and closely held businesses. Condley and Company, L.L.P. is an independently owned member of the RSM US Alliance Network. The firm has a staff of more than 70 employees, which includes 10 full-time partners.
Our goal is to provide each employee with an opportunity to build their career, make a difference in the world, and have their talents recognized and appreciated. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our team, and we nurture positive, supportive relationships within our workforce just as we do our client relationships.
A career with Condley can offer you unique advantages such as diverse projects, experience, and clientele; a healthy work / life balance; direct interaction with partners and client executives; career advancement and support; and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are interested in joining a stable, growing, team-based professional services firm, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Entry Requirement
- B.A. / B.S. degree and CPA license
- Public accounting experience or industry equivalent
- Solid accounting skills
- Comprehensive understanding of tax law / rules and implications
- Experience preparing and reviewing returns and researching tax issues
Role Success Factor : Client Service Excellence
Acts as a manager to ensure client work is performed within time, scope, budget and bills client for completed workSees the big picture for clients business, objectives and industry and think creatively to solve business problems as well as team conflictScopes engagement, manages client expectations, ensures satisfaction and communicates upwardTakes responsibility for service quality, thoroughness and accuracy; proactively works with client to gather data and follow-up on open itemsStays current on regulatory and industry issues and shares applicable information with othersAssesses problem / issue materiality and interprets the implications for the client; understands clients tolerance for riskParticipates as a confident knowledge resource and idea generator in client meetings and sales callsConsistently takes on work outside of comfort zone; asks for stretch assignments to developBuilds and maintains client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels of the organization on assigned engagements; consistently provides timely response to client and internal requests.Role Success Factor : People Management / Relationships
Dedicates time to coaching others in tax software knowledge, business process, research skills / resources, technical expertise, planning and project management skills via on the job trainingProactively communicates work / project status with engagement team and client in a direct and respectful mannerTakes ownership of personal career goals and seeks out mentors, advisors and coaches within the firm to help achieve aspirationsBuilds relationships across lines of business to ensure client service excellence through an integrated service approachRecognizes resource / team capabilities (background, experience, strengths and weaknesses), aligns the right talent to the work, delegates work effectively and holds team accountable for deliverables by consistently providing real-time feedback both for reinforcement and for improvement (e.g., recognizes contributions; confronts inappropriate behavior)Develops loyalty and trust with team and with clientAttends recruiting events to build the practiceDelivers CPE and other trainingMay serve as a Career Advisor providing structured feedback to individualsTargets written or verbal communication to appropriate audienceRole Success Factor : Productivity & Business Growth
Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing contactsDemonstrates consultative sales and service skillsAlert to client needs that may result in growth opportunity for the firm and communicates to team and clientBuilds knowledge of Condleys services and effectively presents ideas to clients that result in additional servicesUnderstands our business, how we generate profit, and has the ability to think tactically and act quickly to capitalize on an opportunityPromotes the brand through interacting with clients, recruits and personal networkMeets and manages realization and charge hour expectationsMeets budget and / or realization goals for engagements (self and team); communicates reasons if exceedingRole Success Factor : Expertise
Reviews research findings, tax returns and client tax work papers, ensures conclusions are consistent with firm policies and professional standards, and determines implications and best course of action for clientDocuments research and planning to share with client team, colleagues and clientDemonstrates awareness of Condleys risk management policies and procedures (e.g. client confidentiality, client acceptance)Demonstrates an understanding of and applies tax planning conceptsRecognizes the go to professionals in Condley for specialized knowledgeSolid understanding of tax codes, regulations, rulings and case lawRecognizes industry trends and their the potential opportunities for savings & risk reduction applicable to the clients business and tax burdenDemonstrates self-awareness of personal strengths and developmental areasBuilds industry and topic specialization, e.g., major / minorKey Skills to Accelerate Your Career
Demonstrates project management skills allocates appropriate resources, responds to tight deadlines, works within budget and provides necessary follow-up (runs the engagement / job)Develops strong client relationships at appropriate levels, has an advanced understanding of the clients complete tax situationEffectively manages, trains, mentors, and develops associates and senior associatesDeveloping marketable expertiseKey Development Opportunities
On the Job
Interacts with all staff and levelsDaily interaction with clientsParticipates in a variety of non-compliance projectsLearns more about the various service lines - what we offer as a firmLearning & Professional Development
Tax technical training (including research and writing memos)Read journals / publications and internal tax and professional publicationsTraining on delivering client serviceLeadership in professional development programOther
Networking : community and professional organizations, alumni programs, professional networking websites, etc.Identify mentor(s) - take ownership of careerAttend local training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledgeSeek exposure to as many programs / people / work styles from which to learn