Senior Accountant - CPA or EA

Job Description

Job Description:

Performs most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. Provides guidance to staff accountants, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews the work done, and directs necessary revisions. Makes decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and tax matters. When problems arise, presents to the manager or partner and acts on advice. Position focuses primarily on accounting & advisory services for clients with collaboration on tax services during peak season. Audit services support may also be provided to support clients.

There is a full-time or part-time position with benefits and a hybrid work schedule with opportunities for increased responsibilities and continued growth in the accounting and tax field.

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.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required. CPA or EA is also required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in public accounting preferred.
• 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. Prior experience with SharePoint, Accounting CS and UltraTax software is desirable but not required.
• 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.
  
  

Reporting:

• This position reports to the Client Accounting Services Manager
  
  

Company Description

CB Smith & Associates is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices located in the Macon and Alpharetta areas. We provide a wide range of services and strive to maintain a small-firm feel while maintaining the expertise often found in large firms. For our employees, we focus on “CPA”: Commitment to community, Promoting growth and Aligning work with life. We serve clients in a broad range of industries, and partner with our clients as a collaborative team. Our employees experience high-growth opportunities and a greater connection with clients. We are not your typical CPA firm, and we look for individuals who want to grow, be engaged and continuously learn.

CB Smith & Associates is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices located in the Macon and Alpharetta areas. We provide a wide range of services and strive to maintain a small-firm feel while maintaining the expertise often found in large firms. For our employees, we focus on “CPA”: Commitment to community, Promoting growth and Aligning work with life. We serve clients in a broad range of industries, and partner with our clients as a collaborative team. Our employees experience high-growth opportunities and a greater connection with clients. We are not your typical CPA firm, and we look for individuals who want to grow, be engaged and continuously learn.