Principal Accountant, Small Business Advisory

Overview

We have tremendous opportunities for a Principal Accountant to play a key role on our Small Business Advisory (SBA) team. You will work closely with the SBA team to provide timely, accurate, and reliable completion of client engagements in Wilmington, Delaware.

• Develop and manage client relationships and identify new business opportunities contributing to growth and development.
• Collaborate with the engagement team to service clients across multiple industries.
• Prepare and review clear and concise working papers for tax compliance, research, correspondence, and planning.
• Analyze situations or data requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including current business trends.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with client development and retention, including cross‑selling services.
• Support special client projects such as budgeting, cash flow projections, tax planning, and sales tax.
• Deliver projects and engagements on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and mentor staff, providing oversight on client engagements and evaluative feedback.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA or EA certification.
• At least seven years of recent CPA firm experience.
• Proven ability to provide mentoring and leadership to a team.
• Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining business relationships to expand the firm’s client base.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During summer, hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Additional hours may be required during peak times.

Bonadio Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.