Senior Accountant, Auburn, AL

Senior Accountant

Position Overview
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 preparations, 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
• Planand performsmall audits
• Perform initial review procedures on Staff Accountants
• Research

Skills and Education Required
The skills and education required for this position are:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• CPAlicense 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 computers and the ability to learn various software applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good research skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done
• Basic understanding, comprehension, and 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