Senior Accountant

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Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of client's business and aspects of client's industry.
• Prepare clear and concise working papers and financial statements.
• Generate reports which identify and address areas of significant risk and evaluate overall effectiveness of operations.
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that positively influence organization's operation.
• Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends.
• Prepare complex client correspondence including recommendations, technical issues and proposals.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Deliver projects/engagements on time, within budget and to client's satisfaction.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Handle and manage multiple priorities, and deliver projects and engagements on time, within budget and to the client's satisfaction.
• Learn the rules, regulations, and code of professional conduct of the AICPA.
• Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, GAO, and GASB.
• Often must participate in a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
• Anticipate problems and issues, and keep the senior/manager informed of engagement/project status.
• Comply with firm practice management and quality control procedures and systems.
• Maintain and promote ethical and firm values in conducting internal and external business activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting w/150 credit hours towards CPA license.
• CPA certification or progress towards completion.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Computer proficiency and ability to effectively use firm technology.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, i.e. client presentations, industry articles, etc.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours at peak client service delivery times.
• Must have reliable transportation, as well as, the ability and willingness to travel.
• Seek involvement in professional and community organizations.
• Ability to develop and sustain business relationships for the purpose of increasing the firms client base.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.