Senior Accountant

A bit about us:

We are a long standing accountancy firm with deep roots in Fresno County. We are seeking a talented Senior Tax Accountant to join our consistently growing firm. Potential partnership opportunity!

Why join us?

• Partner track opportunity/ownership
• Full low cost health benefits
• Generous 401(k) retirement match
• Central Fresno location
• Excellent culture
• Massive growth potential

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position that will play a crucial role in our Accounting and Finance department. The successful candidate will have a strong background in a range of financial responsibilities including individual, partnership, and corporate tax, assurance, client accounting and advisory, property tax, payroll tax, financial statement preparation, and adjusting journal entries. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Accountant, you will be tasked with a variety of duties that are integral to the financial health and growth of our company.

1. Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, and other tax requirements.
2. Provide assurance services and ensure accurate financial reporting.
3. Offer client accounting and advisory services, providing financial information to clients by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.
4. Manage property and payroll tax responsibilities.
5. Prepare financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts.
6. Make adjusting journal entries as necessary and ensure accurate record keeping.
7. Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
8. Support audit and internal control processes by providing information and recommendations.
9. Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
10. Stay updated on job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Accountant position will have the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or a related field.
3. Proficiency in tax preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
4. Solid knowledge of assurance, client accounting and advisory, property tax, and payroll tax.
5. Proven experience in financial statement preparation and adjusting journal entries.
6. Strong understanding of accounting theory and financial reporting.
7. High proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software.
8. Excellent mathematical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to spot numerical errors.
9. Outstanding problem-solving and organizational skills.
10. Ability to handle confidential information.
11. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present financial data to non-financial colleagues.

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