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 preparation, 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

Plan and perform small audits

Perform initial review procedures prepared by Staff Accountants

Research

Skills and Education Required

The skills and education required for this position are:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CPA license 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 computer and the ability to learn various software applications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong research skills

Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done

Basic understanding, comprehension, and the 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