Accounting & Advisory Services Senior Accountant

Job Description

Dannible & McKee, a premier certified public accounting and consulting firm located in the Central New York region, is seeking a full‑time senior accountant to join our Accounting and Advisory Services Department. This position will join a growing team that provides accounting and bookkeeping assistance to various clients and industries.

• Appropriately communicates and works with other accounting services team members to deliver high quality accounting services to firm clients, taking ownership of both the process and product.
• Assigns work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.
• Supports the training of staff and interns including reviewing work prepared by staff in a timely manner and offering guidance and feedback to support their development.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting functions as needed and as requested by clients.
• Conducts month‑end activities, including general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, analysis of financial information, and prepares reports and summaries for clients.
• Prepares analysis and work papers for use by the client’s external audit firm in the performance of their review or audit of the year‑end financial statements.
• Keeps appropriate supervisor or partner apprised of progress on assignments.
• Engages in various communication with assigned clientele.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited institution.
• 3 to 6 years of full‑time private or public accounting experience or equivalent industry specialization.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting concepts, generally accepted accounting principles and financial systems.
• Experience with Quick Books Desktop/Online and other accounting software.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt from client to client.
• Must possess excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be detail‑oriented and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines within budgetary parameters.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401(k), IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development