Staff Accountant | Telling and Hillman, PC This is a full-time role at Telling and Hillman, PC, located in Middlebury, Vermont. We are a small accounting and auditing firm dedicated to serving local governments and non-profit organizations. We are seeking a motivated individual with foundational business and accounting knowledge who is eager to build a lasting career in the accounting profession. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and professional development within a supportive local firm.
The TL;DR Role: Early Career
Type: Full-time
Location: In-person: Middlebury, Vermont
Mission: This person will contribute to the firm’s primary engagement in auditing local governments and non-profits, while developing their accounting career.
What You’ll Actually Do Audit Support: Participate in audit engagements for local government entities and non-profit organizations, supporting senior staff in applying established accounting standards and practices.
Financial Record Review: Assist with the examination and verification of financial statements, transactions, and other accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
Accounting Principles Application: Apply foundational business, accounting, and bookkeeping knowledge to a variety of tasks that support the firm’s core auditing operations.
Career Development:



Engage actively in learning and professional development, with potential for assistance towards an accounting degree and CPA licensure after a trial period.
Operational Contribution: Contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm’s accounting and auditing services in a supportive and evolving capacity.
The Must-Haves Background: Entry-Level professional with foundational knowledge in business, accounting, and/or bookkeeping principles. This role is suitable for someone eager to start and grow an accounting career within our firm.
Experience: Candidates with limited accounting knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply, provided they demonstrate a keen interest and commitment to building a long-term career in the accounting field.
Skills: Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
Aptitude for learning and professional growth in a structured environment.
Ability to apply foundational bookkeeping practices.
Interest in the processes involved in financial auditing.

Bonus: A robust desire to pursue an accounting degree and ultimately CPA licensure, with the potential for tuition assistance after a trial period. A willingness to live and work locally in the Middlebury area is also highly valued.

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📌 Accounting Assistant – Government & Non-Profit Audits (Ontario)
🏢 Telling and Hillman
📍 Ontario