Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the firm’s objectives including:

• A variety of accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the supervision of other personnel.
• Contribute to tax preparation, audit field work, client bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and general advisory support.

Position Reports To

Supervisor and Manager positions

Position Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant are:

• Preparation of individual and business tax returns
• Preparation of financial statements
• Perform audit procedures as assigned by Supervisors/Managers
• Bookkeeping and client write-up monthly/yearly
• Perform specific tasks for clients as assigned by supervisor (ex. contractor's license)
• Supervise/mentor staff accountants on small jobs
• Plan and perform small audits
• Perform initial review procedures prepared by Staff Accountants
• Research

Skills and Education Required

The skills and education required for this position are:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• CPA license or in active progress toward CPA certification (successful completion of one or more exam sections)
• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience
• Proficiency with computer and the ability to learn various software applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to "dig in" and get the work done
• Basic understanding, comprehension, and the ability to articulate auditing, accounting and tax concepts
• Developing or emerging leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Measures of Success

The Senior Accountant will be deemed to have been successful when he or she has:

• Completed the engagements assigned to him/her with minimal supervision
• Received positive feedback from his/her clients and supervisors
• Taken "ownership" of assigned projects
• Exhibited leadership and successful supervision of others

Intern Posting :
Full-Time

Experience Level :
Mid to Senior Level

Job Function :
Administrative, Finance, Customer Service

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