Senior Tax Accountant

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
• Planning and performing small audits
• Perform initial review procedures on staff accountant work
• Research

Skills and Education Required:

The skills and education required for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with desire to pursue CPA certificate
• Requires 1 to 3 years experience in public accounting
• Proficiency with computer and ability to learn various computer programs
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good research skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done
• Basic understanding, comprehension, and 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

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• Auditing: 1 year
• Public Accounting: 3 years
• Tax Accounting: 1 year

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.