Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

As a Senior Accountant III , you’ll take an active role in managing financial statement engagements, supporting clients, and helping develop the next generation of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Audit Engagements: Perform a variety of financial statement engagements and complete most audit areas independently, with guidance from managers and other team members as needed.
• Plan and Execute Audits: Participate in audit planning, develop engagement strategies, and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Mentor and Train Staff: Provide guidance, training, and support to team members while promoting collaboration and professional growth.
• Identify Internal Control Issues: Evaluate internal controls, identify potential deficiencies, communicate findings to management, and prepare draft comment letters.
• Support Client Relationships: Assist with client and project management while maintaining strong, professional relationships.
• Prepare Service Proposals: Develop quotes for financial statement services and submit them to the Manager or Partner for approval.
• Apply Nonprofit Accounting Expertise: Demonstrate a strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and prepare and review Form 990 tax filings.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Review workpapers, evaluate audit documentation, follow applicable accounting standards, manage engagement risks, and adhere to quality control procedures.
• Embrace Technology: Identify opportunities to use technology to improve accounting processes, audit efficiency, and client service.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced, detail-oriented accounting professional who combines technical expertise with strong communication, leadership, and client service skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• At least 6 years of audit and assurance experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least 4 years with a master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement audits, accounting standards, and audit documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit accounting and experience preparing and reviewing Form 990 filings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management, client management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to review workpapers, assess risk, and ensure compliance with quality control procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with audit teams and build positive, lasting relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Interest in leveraging information technology to enhance accounting and audit processes.

Why Join Our Team?

We know great work happens when people feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. We strive to create an environment where you can grow professionally, contribute your expertise, support your team, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and bring your audit and assurance expertise to a collaborative, flexible workplace, we encourage you to apply today!