Senior Accounting Associate

ROLE SUMMARY
Shahbaz & Associates, CPAs is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing practice. In this role, you will lead client engagements across accounting, assurance, and tax, prepare and review financial statements, and serve as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will also mentor junior staff and help uphold the technical quality and professional standards that define our firm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review  financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Manage  month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations for multiple clients.

• Support and execute  compilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through completion.

• Maintain  general ledgers, fixed asset schedules, and bookkeeping for client accounts.

• Advise  clients on accounting treatment, internal controls, tax planning, and regulatory compliance.

• Correspond  with tax authorities and support responses to notices, examinations, and audits.

• Supervise,  mentor, and review the work of staff accountants and interns.

• Monitor  engagement budgets, timelines, and client deliverables to ensure quality and profitability.

• Stay  current on changes in accounting standards, tax law, and firm methodology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in public accounting.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and current federal and state tax regulations.

• Proven experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.

TECHNICAL & SOFT SKILLS

• Proficiency with accounting and tax software (e.g., Quick Books and CCH Axcess).

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; comfort with paperless workflow tools.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

• Sound professional judgment, integrity, and attention to detail.

PREFERRED / NICE TO HAVE

• Experience serving small-to-mid-sized businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

• Exposure to multi-state and nonprofit engagements.

• Prior experience supervising or training junior staff.

• Familiarity with Quick Books Online advisory and client accounting services (CAS).

Shahbaz & Associates, CPAs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.