Senior Accountant

About the role

Senior Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist our clients, management, owners and/or others charged with governance of privately held businesses, not for profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans and individuals. The Senior Accountant provides accounting, auditing, tax and/or other consulting services to clients within established firm and accounting guidelines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform planning and fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics and testing).
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates and non-profits.
• Prepare any other governmental filing as necessary.
• Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Research accounting and/or tax standards and applicable legislation.
• Build communication skills with internal teams and management.
• Build relationships with clients; may serve as primary contact with a client.
• Oversee staff accountants and interns on assigned engagements.

Approximately 80%–85% of time will be devoted to the above tasks; the remaining 15%–20% may include:

• Participate in firm-directed CPE and on-the-job training.
• Networking and business development.
• In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.).
• Mentoring, training and development of newer staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or closely related degree.
• MST, MSA or other industry-related graduate degree preferred.
• 150 relevant credit hours (as required for the CPA Exam) and on the CPA career track working toward obtaining the CPA License.
• Basic knowledge of accounting concepts.
• At least one year of relevant professional work experience.
• Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills; organized, detail-oriented, energetic and eager to learn.
• Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Client contact required; ability to communicate effectively with client employees and management.

Pay

$69,000 – $88,000 per year.