Senior Accountant

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (on-site during peak season, hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $ - $ per annum (based on experience)

This reputed Phoenix CPA firm is a public accounting firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving small and mid‑sized businesses. The firm focuses on tax, accounting, and advisory services and is known for its transparent, friendly, and client‑focused culture.

Our client is building the next line of leadership. Hiring a strong Accounting Professional who can operate at the Senior Accountant, Supervisor, or Manager level, depending on experience.

This role is focused on accounting and bookkeeping review work for small businesses, with some compilations and one review engagement. It is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, technically strong in accounting, and confident working in a public practice environment.

• Review bookkeeping and accounting work for small business clients.
• Oversee monthly accounting, cleanup work, and year‑end preparation.
• Handle a small number of compilation engagements and one review engagement.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and supported.

• Work directly with small business clients, answering accounting questions.
• Support senior staff and partners in client meetings as needed.
• Maintain a responsive, helpful communication style with clients.

• Manage multiple client files and deadlines at once.
• Help ensure jobs move forward smoothly and are completed on time.
• Flag issues or risks early and propose solutions.

• Use Quick Books, Ultra Tax, and Canopy to manage client data and files.
• Keep documentation and notes organized in the firm’s systems.

• Strong accounting knowledge and technical skill set.
• Recent public accounting experience working with small business clients.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, compilations, and reviews.
• Confident reviewing others’ work and providing feedback.
• Strong client relationship skills and clear communication.

• Ideal experience range: 5 to 7 years in public accounting, but the firm will consider candidates with different experience levels based on capability and current role.
• Proven ability to handle small business accounting files from start to finish.

• CPA is preferred, but not required for this role.
• Technical strength and practical public accounting experience are more important than title alone.

• Very strong technically in accounting.
• Committed to the firm and to client service.
• Professional, respectful, and collaborative.

This reputed Phoenix CPA firm offers a transparent, friendly, and respectful culture where client commitment and professionalism matter. You will work with a supportive team, take on interesting engagements, and play a key role in shaping small‑business tax outcomes.