Senior Accountant – Audit & Assurance

Senior Accountant – Audit & Assurance

A growing Seattle CPA firm is looking for someone with public accounting experience to join its team. This is a client-facing role offering exposure to a variety of accounting and financial statement engagements, with opportunities to work closely with experienced CPAs and firm leadership.

• Prepare and assist with financial statement engagements for a variety of clients.
• Work on compilations and review engagements from start to finish.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with audit engagements as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information and resolve accounting questions.
• Prepare and review work papers and engagement documentation.
• Research accounting issues and assist with financial reporting matters.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on client engagements.
• Assist with reviewing work prepared by Staff Accountants.
• Help identify opportunities to improve client processes and accounting procedures.

• 2+ years of public accounting experience
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• Experience with financial statement preparation
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• Experience performing reviews and/or compilations
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• Strong understanding of GAAP
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• Experience working directly with clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred
  , but not required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will come from a public accounting/CPA firm environment and have experience beyond traditional bookkeeping or tax work.

Someone who has worked on a combination of reviews, compilations, audits, and financial statement preparation would be a particularly strong fit.

• Work with a variety of clients and industries.
• Broad exposure to accounting and assurance services.
• Direct interaction with Managers and Partners.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Collaborative CPA firm environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Experience: 2+ years public accounting
CPA: Preferred / CPA eligible