Senior Staff Accountant

McGregor & Company, LLP believes in the investment of its employees. We pride ourselves on creating an atmosphere that focuses on a work/life balance while providing our clients with superior service. We give our employees the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We are devoted to providing the essential tools needed for the advancement and development of our employees. The vast majority of our partners began their careers with us, demonstrating our continued commitment to the future.

One of the most important advantages of working at McGregor & Company, LLP is that we understand that professionals want a clear career path. We make every effort to provide our staff with opportunities to build their expertise. We also realize that each person’s aspirations and career goals are unique, and we strive to provide a variety of means to ensure those needs are met.

With this support, we nurture your continued learning, which provides opportunities for continued challenges throughout your career. Our staff has regular interaction with our clients and enjoys the rewards of challenging work. The skills and experiences you gain are invaluable. Below are some examples of our accounting positions, their requirements, and the possible progression of your career.

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience in a multi-client environment
• Proficiency with Quick Books Desktop & Quick Books Online
• Knowledge of various accounting software (Accounting CS highly desired)
• 2+ years of management experience, managing 3 or more employees
• Possess a high level of technical proficiency
• Possess strategic planning skills to evaluate business trends and make recommendations to improve operational efficiencies
• Possess leadership skills

• Handles requests for proposals (RFPs) as needed for potential new clients, as requested by partners.
• Responsible for training and staff development
• Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for the department
• Performs HR functions such as hiring, corrective action, and termination of staff under direct supervision in conjunction with the supervisory partner
• Ensures that the department has adequate and suitable resources to complete assigned tasks
• Oversees departmental workload, manages, and assigns clients as needed.
• Ensures departmental deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• Prepare clear, concise, and neat work papers with definitive conclusions as well as meaningful, well-written recommendations for inclusion in client correspondence.
• Identify issues & apply accounting principles
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary

• CPA Certification
• 2 or more years of qualifying public accounting experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical, technical & auditing skills
• Demonstrate ability to complete assigned tasks accurately

• Prepare financial statements
• Develop corporate tax returns
• Suggest improvements in clients’ Internal Controls
• Respond to clients in a timely manner
• Train and develop staff accountants
• Participate in the recruitment of new & experienced staff
• Possess strong oral & written communication skills and effective listening skills
• Possess effective analytical & problem-solving abilities
• Attend professional development & networking events
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary

• Possess a high level of technical proficiency
• Possess excellent analytical, technical & auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS
• Demonstrate ability to complete engagements, prepare complex financial statements & disclosures, & prepare file documentation for review by partner
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate & manage multiple engagements & competing priorities & meet deadlines
• Possess competent communication & presentation skills

• Identify issues & recommend creative solutions to complex client issues
• Coach &…