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Careers
DHW offers challenging career opportunities for professionals who want to work with a dynamic, growing firm.
Our staff has grown significantly since the firm was founded in 1990. We plan to continue that growth by aggressively marketing niche services, deepening our involvement with clients, and seeking out new business.
We hire the most qualified people. We then challenge their professional capabilities by:
- Getting them actively involved in the services we provide for our clients
- Emphasizing the importance of the latest developments affecting our clients
- Encouraging them to develop their technical knowledge and expertise in specialized areas
We regularly review our staff members’ professional progress through formal and informal evaluations. Performance, leadership, and the willingness to accept responsibility are the criteria for advancement at DHW, not seniority.
We work as a team. We share our knowledge and experience with each other. We welcome innovation and ideas. We take time out for retreats away from the office to examine our firm’s goals and strategy and to relax.
We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package.
All of our staff members exceed the standards for continuing education set forth by the profession. We encourage new staff members to pass the CPA exam quickly. We believe that their involvement in community and professional organizations broadens their ability to serve our clients and contribute to our growth.
DHW has been ranked in the top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For by Accounting Today Magazine in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2009. In 2014 and 2015, DHW was ranked as the 15th Best Accounting Firm to Work For in the United States in the small firm category.
Current Opportunities
Staff Accountant
STAFF ACCOUNTANT – MORGANTON:
As a Staff Accountant in our Tax Department, you will be a valued member of our team and will build relationships with our clients. This position will offer you an excellent opportunity for career advancement in our growing firm.
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you bring analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new things, in order to best support the accounting team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas.
Responsibilities:
- Income tax preparation for individuals and businesses
- General ledger and financial statement preparation
- Payroll and bookkeeping services for small and large companies
- Account/bank reconciliations and depreciation schedule preparation
- Monthly and year-end closing assistance
- QuickBooks consulting and assistance with accounting system design
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business-related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience preparing tax returns for individuals and businesses
- Knowledge of Prosystems fx Tax & Engagement, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), and EasyAcct software
- CPA or CPA candidate
- 2-3 years of accounting experience
Excellent pay and benefits with great opportunity for growth and advancement. Vacation/personal/sick time, paid health insurance, dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of salary, half-day Fridays from April 16-Labor Day, and much more.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Senior Staff Accountant
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT – MORGANTON:
As a Senior Staff Accountant in our Tax Department, you will work closely with others to plan for the future and to help successful companies and individuals avoid surprises, and coordinate tax strategies. You will provide support to your teammates and clients and communicate regularly with them to understand their businesses and industries. This position will offer you an excellent opportunity for career advancement in our growing firm.
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you bring a strong sense of ownership for delivering high-quality service to clients and experience servicing multiple client engagements and have the ability to work well with a team as well as independently. The ideal candidate will have a solution-finding attitude, precise attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and against target dates.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare complex tax returns for individuals and businesses
- Conduct tax research and planning, and occasional review responsibilities
- Assist in developing and coaching professional tax staff
- Help to develop and manage client relationships
- Provide timely and unmatched client service and exceed client expectations
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business-related field
- 3 – 5 years’ relevant progressive experience in public accounting or a combination of corporate tax and experience in public accounting required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Prosystems fx Tax and Engagement software
- Industry experience preferred in real estate, high net worth individuals, corporations, pass through entities, and non-profits
- CPA or CPA candidate
Excellent pay and benefits with great opportunity for growth and advancement. Vacation/personal/sick time, paid health insurance, dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% of salary, half-day Fridays from April 16-Labor Day, and much more.
Compensation commensurate with experience.