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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDo you love public accounting and want to join a team that will encourage your professional growth and afford you the opportunity to work with a diverse client base? Would you appreciate being a part of a firm that truly values your efforts and contributions? Supportive, motivating, inclusive, and approachable leadership are more than words to us; at Gilbert, they are our foundation. Gilbert CPAs is one of the largest regional accounting firms and has been serving individuals and organizations in Sacramento and throughout California since 1984. We offer audit, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of clients, including privately held businesses, non-profits, public entity risk pools, educational entities, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans. We're passionate about what we do and the clients we serve. We have been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as an A+ Employer.We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our client service team in our accounting services department. As a Senior Accountant, you will immediately begin building and managing relationships with clients. You will have direct contact with clients on a regular basis. Same-day travel for work at the client's office, meetings, or seminars is required at times.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting required5+ years of relevant accounting/bookkeeping experience required, preferably in public accounting or a Client Accounting Services (CAS) environmentStrong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principlesExperience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously preferredProficiency in QuickBooks Online required; QuickBooks Desktop experience preferredGeneral tax knowledge related to small business sales tax, payroll tax, and income tax preferredAdvanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online requiredAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel requiredExperience with accounting software and automation platforms such as Saasant, Ramp, and similar tools preferredStrong leadership, customer service, organizational, verbal, and written communication skillsAbility to interact effectively with all levels inside and outside the organizationProven ability to take initiative, anticipate challenges, develop solutions, exercise sound judgment, prioritize tasks, multitask, and work independently in a fast-paced environmentRelevant accounting/bookkeeping experience required. Bachelor's degree in accounting requiredStrong understanding of GAAP and financial reportingExperience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously preferredRelevant work experience such as 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a public accounting or CAS environmentAdvanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft ExcelExperience with accounting software platforms such as Saasant, Ramp, etc. preferred.Robust skillset as it relates to: Leadership, customer service, verbal and written communication, organization, etc.Ability to: interact with all levels inside and outside the organization, take initiative, anticipate problems, and formulate resolutions, exercise good judgment/decision making, prioritize and multitask, work independently, etc. This role is based out of our Sacramento office. A hybrid work schedule is offered after the training period, with three days in the office and potentially two days remote; however, this is dependent upon client service needs. Benefits: Gilbert CPA provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, paid life insurance and long-term disability, generous paid time off, and approximately 10 days paid holiday. The firm is also pleased to provide employees with a training budget for professional development and professional licensure. EOE