Overview

JOB SUMMARY Senior Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist our clients, management, owners and/or others charged with governance of privately held businesses, not for profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans and individuals. The Senior Accountant provides accounting, auditing, tax and/or other consulting services to clients within established firm and accounting guidelines with minimal supervision. Other reasonable duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Essential duties are defined as critical to carrying out the function of the job, and, if eliminated, would alter the nature of the job. List, in order of importance, the essential function of the job and the approximate percentage of time spent on each of the activities; describe what must be accomplished; include supervision or management responsibilities, quality and quantity standards, physical and mental perceptual functions of the job.) In general, approximately 80% - 85% of your time will be associated with these assigned tasks to include but are not limited to: 1. Perform planning and fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics and testing). 2. Preparation of financial statements 3. Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates and non-profits. 4. Prepare any other governmental filing as necessary. 5. Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping, and reconciliations 6. Research accounting and/or tax standards and applicable legislation. 7. Build communication skills with internal teams and management. 8. Start to build relationships with clients. May serve as primary contact with a client. 9. Oversee staff accountants and interns on assigned engagements. The remaining 15% - 20% of your time will likely be devoted to the following: 1. Participate in firm directed CPE and on the job training. 2. Networking and business development 3. In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.) 4. Mentoring, training, development of newer staff Skills Mastery In performing the above assigned tasks, in addition the skills mastered at the staff level the senior accountants will be working to develop skills and abilities as follows: Technical Skills and Knowledge 1. Intermediate accounting/taxation concepts 2. Work independently and efficiently within budgeted time. 3. Use professional judgement to create and/or enhance workpapers (neat, accurate, comprehensive, complete and understandable) 4. Develop mastery of in-house software packages Communication 1. Exhibits excellent listening and comprehension skills 2. Communicates effectively with engagement team members and client staff both verbally and in writing 3. Keeps engagement team informed of job status 4. Start to develop skills in training, development and supervising of newer staff Problem Solving and Judgement 1. Creativity and initiative in recognizing technical problems and developing possible solutions. 2. Manage time and establish workload priorities for multiple engagements. Meets or exceeds annual charge hour goals of 1,650 hours. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Candidates must have a B.S. in Accounting or a closely related degree. MST, MSA or other industry related graduate degree is preferred. 150 relevant Credit Hours (As required for the CPA Exam) and should be on the CPA career track and working towards obtaining your CPA License. Candidates should also have a basic knowledge of accounting concepts. At least one year of relevant professional work experience. Candidates must also have strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and have a desire to learn. Must be able to excel in deadline-driven environment. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information is critical to this role. In addition, client contact is required, and this individual should be able to communicate effectively wi