Accounting Manager (Closely Held Business)

Overview

In this role, you will be an integral part of our clients' businesses. This is a highly visible and impactful role, both internally to SVA and externally to clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute engagements from start to finish by coordinating all phases of an engagement while ensuring budget allocations are achieved.
• Perform a variety of tax-related duties to support our clients’ compliance and planning needs.
• Supervise the preparation of all work products to be provided to the client.
• Maintain continuous contact with clients throughout the business year and develop a thorough understanding of the client and all facets of their business.
• Act as main contact for new client onboarding.
• Maintain confidentiality with client information in accordance with related laws and regulations and adhere to all SVA policies and procedures.
• Ensure all duties are performed efficiently, and to a satisfactory level, typically requiring 55+ hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ experience in public accounting required.
• Professional Certification: CPA, EA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years’ experience in public accounting required.
• Professional Certification: CPA, EA, or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning through client-facing interactions.
• Personalized development and mentoring opportunities.
• Work in an independent and growing professional services firm certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typically requires 55+ hours/week during busy season (including weekends), and 40-45 hours/week during non-busy season.