Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff AccountantOur client, a locally owned and well-established CPA firm, has an exciting opening for a Senior Staff Accountant. This role will utilize your expertise in complex business and individual tax return preparation and review, tax research and planning, financial consulting, and client advisory services, while providing opportunities to manage multiple engagements, mentor staff, and build strong relationships with clients.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPossess and maintain advanced technical knowledge of federal and state tax laws (individual, partnership, corporate and fiduciary)Plan, manage, and review tax engagements, ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and timely completionManage and oversee multiple client engagements simultaneouslyDevelop and maintain trusted client relationships by providing responsive, proactive, and high-quality serviceMentor, supervise, train, and review the work of staff while fostering their professional developmentEffectively communicate with and on behalf of clientsPossess an understanding and appreciation for the profession of public accounting, including all the career benefits and nuances associated with it, and a strong desire and commitment to pursue a career in this professionQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experienceMinimum of five (5) years experience in public accountingActive CPA license preferred, but not requiredPrior experience and expertise with real estate related clients a plusTechnically skilled and able to plan, manage, and review complex tax engagementsProficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word) and able to quickly learn and effectively use tax, accounting, document management, and research software (e.g., Lacerte, Thomson Reuters Suite, SurePrep, QuickBooks)Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, team members, and firm leadershipStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, train, develop, and review the work of staffAbility to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and client serviceSuccessful completion of a background check (including criminal and credit) as a condition of employmentBenefits:Professional Team & Mentoring!MedicalDentalVisionDisability insurance coverage4 + weeks of personal leave time per yearTen paid holidays per yearFirm paid/sponsored professional development including continuing professional educationWSCPA and AICPA memberships401(k) plan after one year of employmentEqual Opportunity Employer.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers.