Senior Accountant - CPA

Job Summary


Adecco is partnering with a respected regional CPA firm to identify an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing public accounting team. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships, solving complex accounting and tax challenges, and serving as a key contributor on client engagements.


The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in delivering tax, accounting, financial reporting, audit support, and advisory services to a diverse client base. This position offers significant client interaction, mentorship opportunities, and a clear path for long-term career growth within a collaborative and employee-focused CPA firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities for multiple client engagements.
• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, fiduciary, and multi-entity tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while identifying potential tax planning opportunities.
• Support audit, review, and compilation engagements, including workpaper preparation and financial statement disclosures.
• Analyze accounting records and financial data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner directly with clients to provide accounting guidance, answer tax-related questions, and deliver exceptional client service.
• Assist business owners and management teams with financial reporting, budgeting, and operational accounting matters.
• Research accounting and tax issues while remaining current on changes to tax laws and GAAP requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, financial reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to successfully execute client engagements and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and support Staff Accountants by reviewing work and providing technical guidance.
• Participate in special projects, client advisory engagements, and strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and business and individual tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA license or active CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Experience utilizing accounting and tax software such as:
  • CCH ProSystem fx
  • UltraTax
  • Thomson Reuters
  • QuickBooks
  • Drake Tax
  • CaseWare
  • Similar public accounting platforms
• Prior experience mentoring junior accounting staff.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work directly with business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs across a wide variety of industries.
• Build lasting client relationships and become a trusted business advisor.
• Expand your expertise across tax, accounting, financial reporting, audit, and advisory services.
• Collaborative culture with direct access to partners and firm leadership.
• Opportunity to mentor junior professionals and develop leadership skills.
• Strong commitment to continuing education, professional development, and career advancement.
• Long-term growth opportunity with a highly respected regional CPA firm.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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