What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Archer Lewis?
Our Story
Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 600 professionals, we serve 65,000 clients. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.
Your Future Team
JSP is a full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm that supports business owners, executives, and individuals with a comprehensive range of services, including tax compliance and planning, assurance, and ongoing accounting advisory. Known for its responsiveness and high-quality, personalized client service, JSP has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to its clients.
JSP has recently joined Archer Lewis, allowing us to operate within a growing national platform while still maintaining the collaborative, close-knit environment that defines our firm. Through this partnership, we combine deep local relationships with broader resources, technology, and expertise, enabling us to better serve our clients and grow together as one unified team.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Accountant, you will take the lead on business accounting engagements, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of all work products. You will serve as a trusted technical resource for the team, applying your advanced accounting and tax knowledge to resolve challenges, guide decision‑making, and uphold firm standards. You will also play a key role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and contributing to leadership initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the firm.
- Perform and oversee client accounting matters, month‑end and year‑end close processes, payroll and other business reporting areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and compliance.
- Support the preparation of individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types.
- Lead GAAP and tax research on issues and apply findings to client‑specific situations.
- Serve as a trusted accounting advisor for business clients, acting as a primary point of contact for questions and issues.
- Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements that benefit client operations and financial outcomes.
- Communicate accounting and tax matters in a clear, professional, and client‑friendly manner. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
- Ensure the team's adherence to firm standards, policies, and deadlines.
- Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members to support smooth integration into the firm.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
- Contribute to developing documentation, standardized procedures, and best practices.
- Support leadership on special projects and firm‑wide initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- CPA Preferred
- Strong, up‑to‑date technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software, along with the ability to learn new platforms quickly
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching Program
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 5% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Archer Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Work Authorization Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
Salary : $95,000 - $110,000