Want to do meaningful public accounting work without the traditional public accounting schedule? Join a growing sole proprietor CPA firm on the ground floor! Our clients are community-owned, mission-focused businesses, whose operations are based on the 7 cooperative principles. No prior co-op knowledge is required, but a passion for social justice will be an advantage.  

We're looking for a CPA who wants interesting part-time work, direct client relationships, and genuine flexibility.

Reports to Owner/Manager and works collaboratively with CA in India. 

Hybrid preferred, remote okay once established.

Key Responsibilities:

I.CLIENT SERVICE

A.     Serve as primary contact with assigned clients.

B.     Build trusting, long-lasting client relationships built on trust and cooperation. 

C.    Assist clients with accounting and advisory matters.

II.ACCOUNTING

A.     Manage—or learn to manage—financial statement review engagements from planning through report issuance.

B.     Prepare and/or review corporate tax returns, primarily Forms 1120 and 1120-C.

C.    Coordinate with our experienced accounting support professional in India

III.COMPUTER/SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

A.     Utilize QBO, ProConnect, and Engagement Manager accounting software and systems

MISCELLANEOUS

A.     Attend approximately one cooperative industry conference per year.

B.     Seasonal fluctuations in hours. 

C.    CPE budget included. 

D.    No cooperative accounting experience is required—we'll teach you that part.

This position can become whatever you want it to be. If you're looking for a long-term, flexible part-time professional role, that's welcome. If you're interested in taking increasing responsibility for clients and helping build the firm, there is also a potential path to leadership and eventual ownership.