Senior Accountant

Staff Accountant – $65K–$80K + Bonuses | Work-Life Balance & Half-Day Fridays! This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Jillian Morgan Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year A bit about us:
We are an established boutique public accounting firm offering a personalized, relationship-driven approach to tax, audit, assurance, and advisory services. Our clients range from small businesses and individual business owners to sophisticated, multi-state organizations, providing our team with meaningful exposure to a wide variety of industries, business structures, and accounting complexities. Unlike larger firms, where employees can become just another billable hour, we believe in building long-term careers while maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal lives.

We're looking for an experienced Staff Accountant who enjoys public accounting, values collaboration, and wants to continue developing their technical skills while working directly with experienced CPAs and firm leadership. Why join us?
● Competitive Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 base salary, depending on experience.
● Additional Earning Potential:
Target annual bonus of 10% of base salary, paid quarterly, plus an additional year-end profitability bonus.
● Work-Life Balance:
Standard 7.5-hour workdays outside of tax season.
● Half-Day Summer Fridays:
Four-hour Fridays from Memorial Day through the summer.
● Boutique Firm Culture: A close-knit team that values family, community involvement, and life outside of work.
● Direct Leadership Exposure:
Work alongside experienced CPAs and firm principals on meaningful client engagements.
● Diverse Client Portfolio:
Gain exposure to both small businesses and complex, multi-state organizations.
● Professional Growth:
Develop your expertise across both tax and audit/assurance rather than being limited to one area.
● Meaningful Impact:
Join a team where your contributions are recognized and you have the opportunity to take ownership of your work. Job Details We are seeking an Experienced Staff Accountant with a public accounting background to support a growing tax and assurance practice. This position is ideal for someone who has worked through multiple tax seasons, understands foundational accounting principles, and is comfortable contributing to client engagements without extensive technical training.

Responsibilities:
● Prepare and assist with individual, partnership, S-Corporation, and corporate tax returns.
● Support audit and assurance engagements, including audit procedures, testing, documentation, and preparation of work papers.
● Assist with financial statement preparation, reviews, and compilations.
● Prepare and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
● Work directly with firm leadership on larger and more complex client engagements.
● Manage multiple assignments and deadlines, particularly during tax season.
● Collaborate with colleagues across tax and assurance to deliver accurate, timely client service.
● Develop strong relationships with clients while continuing to expand your technical accounting knowledge. Qualifications Must-Haves:
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
● Prior public accounting experience, ideally with multiple completed tax seasons.
● Working knowledge of audit and assurance procedures.
● Strong understanding of debits, credits, journal entries, and general accounting principles.
● Ability to prepare work papers and contribute to client engagements with limited foundational training.
● Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
● Interest in working across…