Senior Accountant (Assurance)
About the role
SVA is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Assurance team in Brookfield, WI. This position offers the opportunity to develop skills across various industries, find personal passion, and find the perfect fit. The Senior Accountant will benefit from continuous learning through client interactions and gain an in-depth understanding of how accounting impacts the business world. They will collaborate with a diverse team of professionals and receive personalized development and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute career path with mentor and/or senior staff.
Participate in projects as identified.
Represent SVA in the community and identify external organizations of interest.
Prepare for and take the CPA examination or EA examination, if appropriate.
Act as a buddy for interns or new staff accountants.
Develop supervisory skills, interests, and abilities.
Work with in-charge to complete assigned audits, reviews, compilations, and/or agreed-upon procedures engagements for nonprofit organizations.
As challenging/unique situations occur, propose alternative options to in-charge, discuss, and agree on course of action.
Act as in-charge for assigned engagements including client interaction and budget preparation.
Prepare financial statements.
Prepare moderate to difficult income tax and informational returns, including organizing a file of supporting documentation.
Perform tax, audit, or other research to gain expertise in service line.
Manage assigned administrative and other client related tasks.
Successfully and appropriately participate in internal and external meetings.
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.
Assist clients with bookkeeping (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
Post adjustments to working trial balance.
Record transactions in journals, classify postings, total and cross-total entries for a period.
Draft financial reports including any required footnote disclosures.
Create and maintain property and equipment and calculate depreciation and amortization.
Prepare payroll tax, sales tax and other local tax returns.
Set up books of accounts for new businesses.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required.
Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience as a staff accountant in a public accounting firm or equivalent work experience required.
Professional Certification: Pursuing CPA Examination preferred. If appropriate, pursuing the EA Examination required.
Specialized knowledge: All essential functions, skills, abilities, and behaviors of a Staff Accountant with minimal supervision.