Senior Accountant

Position Purpose/Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for larger, more complex engagements and may manage multiple engagements simultaneously. This position assumes responsibility for supervising engagements and special assignments; it can review working papers and financial statements and can communicate with clients on a one‑on‑one basis. The role may also mentor and support team members in meeting client and self‑development expectations. Duties & Responsibilities: Assumes responsibility for managing engagements and special assignments using established firm policies and procedures. Coordinates various phases of engagement plans, budgets, time and expenses, monitors actual performance against budget, reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness, and reviews financial statements. Develops and is accountable for the assignment work plan and ensures assigned tasks and responsibilities are achieved. Plans, organizes, and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to achieve assigned objectives. Helps develop solutions for clients and manages implementation of ideas. Communicates engagement progress, problems, resolutions, financial information, tax activity, and other business concerns with clients. Works with co‑workers on assignments to anticipate project issues, assess alternatives, and take appropriate measures to resolve assignment issues. Identifies client needs and opportunities, and identifies cross‑selling and new service opportunities. Supports partners in developing new initiatives to increase retention, meet resourcing needs, utilization, and people development. Develop functional specialization and/or industry expertise. Establishes and actively works to build a network and focus on business development. Develop a specialty designation or begin to obtain a master’s. Requirements: 3 years of current public accounting experience. BA/BS degree in accounting (preferably a master’s). CPA certification. Proficiency with tax software, MS Office, and working knowledge of QuickBooks. Strong client rapport and project management skills. Strong technical knowledge and skills. Strong problem‑solving capabilities. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Certification/Licenses: CPA or CPA in progress. Travel Requirements: Regular same‑day travel for work at client’s facilities, meetings, and seminars is required using a personal vehicle. On a rare occasion, out‑of‑town travel with overnight stays for work at clients, meetings, or seminars is required using a personal vehicle. Employees must have their own means of transportation. The position is generally expected to work in the office or onsite at a client’s facility during the workweek, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Porte-Brown-LLC