CAREER PATHS

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

At DHA, we understand that everyone’s definition of success is different. We’re committed to understanding your goals and helping you develop the necessary skills for advancement. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, our diverse workload and collaborative culture will keep you engaged and challenged.

See below for a full listing of the various job titles within the firm and the associated skills and responsibilities.

  • Prepares easy 1040s, M1PRs, compilations and financial statement reviews

  • Completes work paper organization, tax data autoflow, and taxing authority communications

  • Performs bookkeeping and payroll services including client support

  • Prepares sales tax returns and year-end documents such as 1099s and W-2s

  • Completes data entry for tax engagements and computer applications

  • Prepares tax returns and tax planning of easy to moderate complexity

  • Performs financial analysis including financial forecasts and cash flow analysis

  • Reviews paraprofessional prepared projects

  • Provides procedural training to other staff

  • Supports Assurance, Advisory, Consulting, and other Operational services

  • Prepares tax returns and tax planning of various types and complexities

  • Completes analytical work using critical thinking skills

  • Reviews work prepared by Staff Accountants

  • Develops an area of expertise

  • Provides more advanced procedural training

  • Begins client management and leadership of minor functions

  • Supports workload management for tax and other services

  • Prepares tax returns and tax planning of intermediate to advanced complexity

  • Reviews work prepared by Staff and Senior Accountants

  • Has an established area of expertise

  • Provides procedural and analytical skill training in area of expertise

  • Leads minor functions and assists staff in resolving tax and accounting issues

  • Increases client management and identifies areas of opportunity for new services

  • Collaborates with other leaders to assist with workload management and delegation of work

  • Prepares most difficult and complex tax returns of various entities

  • Reviews work prepared by Staff Accountants, Seniors Accountants, and Supervisors

  • Technically advanced in tax, operations, or attest services

  • Develops and shares content expertise in area of proficiency

  • Provides more complex procedural and analytical training

  • Collaborate with staff to ensure completion of client work

  • Reviews tax returns, tax planning, and other projects of varying complexity

  • Has a proficient area of expertise

  • Develops and improves procedures in area of expertise

  • Takes new client meetings and increases client management responsibilities

  • Joins executive leadership team

  • Leads workload management and operations in area of expertise

  • Supports sales & marketing

  • Has direct reports at staff level

  • Top level review of tax returns, tax planning, and other projects of varying complexity

  • Assigned as Primary Partner to clients

  • Joins executive leadership team

  • Ownership and control of workload management and operations in area of expertise

  • Starts building a book of business

  • Has direct reports at staff level

  • Has CPA or other relevant accreditation

  • Top level review of tax returns, tax planning, and other projects of varying complexity

  • Is profit sharing, but no company ownership

  • Has external focus on area of expertise and generates sales

  • Continues taking on new clients as Primary Partner

  • Has direct reports at leadership level

  • Has an established book of business

  • Top level review of tax returns, tax planning, and other projects of varying complexity

  • Has CPA or other relevant accreditation

  • Continues taking on new clients as Primary Partner

  • Has direct reports at leadership level

  • Has an established book of business

  • Continues on track for Principal or Partner

  • Focus on front desk, phones, and client service

  • Receives, sorts and distributes mail/deliverables

  • Update calendars and schedule meetings

  • Proficient in written and verbal communication

  • Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task

  • Basic to advanced knowledge of all administrative duties

  • Performs a wide range of tasks with varying complexities

  • Advanced technology and research skills

  • Develops an area of expertise

  • Manages workload and supports procedural training in area of expertise

  • Oversees daily workload of other administrative staff

  • Identifies inefficiencies and improves administrative processes

  • Delegates responsibilities to administrative team

  • Trains administrative staff on new tasks and procedures

  • Creates and manages administrative staff schedule

  • Manages customer inquiries and complaints

  • Joins executive leadership team

  • Manages staff recruiting, onboarding, and initial training

  • Develops and improves administrative system policies and procedures

  • Direct report for all Administrative staff

  • Leads internal operations in support of progress toward firm goals

  • Prepares reports at firm level (staff scorecards, firm financials, operations)

  • Supports sales and marketing through administrative functions

  • Manages relationships with vendors and service providers

  • Oversees maintenance, supplies, equipment, security, and bills

  • Organizes firm meetings and trainings

  • Manages facilities, equipment, and IT support

  • Ensures operations adhere to policies and regulations

  • Controls HR personnel matters (payroll, benefits, retention, etc.)

  • Develops, revises, and implements office policies

  • Determines current trends and provides review to leadership team

  • Evaluates and manages staff performance

  • Maintains firm insurance

  • Responsible for marketing efforts and software enhancement

  • Supervises management data and reporting

  • Manages, evaluates, and motivates leaders of HR, Admin, Finance, Marketing, and IT

  • Principal or shareholder

  • Member of Partner-level committees

  • Carries out firm’s strategic plans

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We’re always up for meeting talented and passionate individuals who are interested in joining the DHA team.