CB Smith & Associates, PC · 3 months ago
Senior Accountant - CPA or EA
CB Smith & Associates is a full-service accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services while maintaining a small-firm feel. They are seeking a Senior Accountant who will perform diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments, providing guidance to staff accountants and ensuring accuracy in clients' financial matters.
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Responsibilities
Performs diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under the direction of manager and partner
Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards
Meets time constraints and client deadlines
Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements
Directs and instructs assistants, where applicable, in work to be performed and working paper review
Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters
Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers or principals is kept to a minimum
Prepares other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned
Possesses technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants
Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty
Prepare payroll tax, sales and other local tax, and corporate / personal income tax returns
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required
CPA or EA is also required
Demonstrate the ability to communicate and interface well with clients and internal customers and also represent the firm in a highly professional manner
Possess a high degree of proficiency with QuickBooks and MS Office products
Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
Ability to handle sensitive material concerning the organization and its clients
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Exceptional organizational skills is required
Preferred
3 to 5 years of experience in public accounting preferred
Prior experience with SharePoint, Accounting CS and UltraTax software is desirable but not required