Senior Accountant

Position Overview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for contributing to the achievement of the firm's objectives, including:

A variety of accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under the supervision of other personnel.
Contribute to tax preparations, audit field work, client bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and general advisory support.

Position Reports To
Supervisor and Manager positions

Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant are:

Preparation of individual and business tax returns
Preparation of financial statements
Perform audit procedures as assigned by Supervisors/Managers
Bookkeeping and client write-up monthly/yearly
Perform specific tasks for clients as assigned by supervisor (ex., contractor’s license)
Supervise/mentor staff accountants on small jobs
Plan and perform small audits
Perform initial review procedures on Staff Accountants
Research

Skills and Education Required
The skills and education required for this position are:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
CPA license or in active progress toward CPA certification (successful completion of one or more exam sections)
Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience
Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn various software applications
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good research skills
Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done
Basic understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing, accounting, and tax concepts
Developing or emerging leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Measures of Success
The Senior Accountant will be deemed to have been successful when he or she has:

If you are interested in the Senior Accountant position at Machen McChesney, please submit your resume.