Are you an experienced accountant who loves people as much as you love numbers? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join a reputable accounting and tax firm in Phoenix. This individual will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional business solutions while serving clients in multiple industries. This opening provides a unique opportunity for growth! If you are a people person who enjoys public accounting but also wants a life while growing their career, apply today!
Responsibilities/Duties:
Business solutions:
· Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and challenges
· Develop customized solutions to address clients' financial and operational goals
· Provide strategic advice on business expansion, mergers and acquisitions, and other growth opportunities
· Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive company and client information
Financial Management:
· Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
· Manage cash flow, investments, and financial reporting
· Analyze financial data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
· Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations
Tax Compliance:
· Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
· Review, and file tax returns, including but not limited to corporate, individual, and partnership returns
· Provide guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies for clients
Leadership:
· Participate in and grow to lead team meetings while actively engaging in decision-making processes
· Coach junior team members in an ongoing basis to ensure the long-term growth and success of individuals and the company
· Work closely alongside the company Principal to fully understand the company’s vision, direction, and culture
· Engage in professional development regularly while staying abreast of industry trends and regulations
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must possess excellent communication skills and exchange information with others accurately
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
· Exceptional organization in managing time with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail, and meet strict deadlines while working independently or with a team
· Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while supporting the growth of a team
Required Skills, Education and Experience:
· MBA or MSA, required
· Bachelor's degree in related field, required
· Private accounting and public accounting experience, preferred
· Financial management, tax planning, compliance, TPT, and payroll tax experience, required
· Experience with leading and motivating teams, required
· Demonstrated track record of driving business growth, required
· Experience in succession planning and leadership development, preferred
· Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Online, required
· Proficient in Lacerte and MS Office Suite, required
Supervisory responsibilities: None to start, will grow into it as required and necessary.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Office environment
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
· Minimal lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds
Travel Required: None
Job Classification: Full-time, on-site
We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,772.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
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Experience:
- GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person