Senior Accountant

D Wates and Associates, CPA; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with教育

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

CPA licensure support

Ownership potential

Job summary

D Wates and Associates, CPA, a North Alabama CPA firm, is seeking an organized Senior Accountant to join our public accounting team. This role offers exposure to attest engagements and a broad range of client services across businesses, nonprofits, estates, and trusts.

A long‑term career path with potential ownership awaits the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, supervisory skills, and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform attest engagements including compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and workpapers.
• Perform audit and review procedures and document work.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, estates, and trusts.
• Assist with tax planning and compliance for small and mid-size businesses and owners.
• Research tax and accounting issues and provide client recommendations.
• Assist clients with accounting, financial reporting, and business consulting needs.
• Work with QuickBooks and other accounting software.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and provide professional assistance.
• Assist with special projects and other client assignments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting/Taxation or MBA

Tools

QuickBooks

Tax software

Job description

Senior Accountant / Public Accounting Professional

North Alabama CPA Firm | Full-Time Position

Join Our Growing Team

A well-established CPA firm in North Alabama is seeking an accountant to join our team. We are looking for a motivated, professional individual who wants to build a long-term career in public accounting and become an integral part of our firm.

This position provides exposure to a broad range of public accounting services and clients, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, estates and trusts, and other entities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop both technical and client-service skills while working directly with experienced professionals.

For the right individual, there is potential for future ownership in the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing attest engagements, including compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Preparing and analyzing financial statements and related workpapers.
• Performing audit and review procedures and documenting work in accordance with professional standards.
• Preparing individual, business, nonprofit, estate, trust, and other tax returns.
• Assisting with tax planning and tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners.
• Researching tax and accounting issues and assisting with recommendations to clients.
• Assisting clients with accounting, financial reporting, and general business consulting needs.
• Working with QuickBooks and other accounting software.
• Communicating directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and provide professional assistance.
• Assisting with special projects and other client assignments as needed.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and complying with applicable professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and other members of the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Professional demeanor and commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply new accounting, tax, and technology concepts.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation or MBA.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Prior public accounting experience.
• Experience with audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Experience with nonprofit, estate, and trust taxation or accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and other accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with accounting and tax research tools and professional accounting software.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our people and providing an environment where professionals can build a rewarding career.

Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Potential performance-based bonuses
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Support for CPA licensure and professional development
• Exposure to a diverse client base and a broad range of accounting and tax engagements
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement
• Potential future ownership opportunity for the right individual

Career Opportunity

This is more than a position preparing tax returns or performing audit procedures. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with a CPA firm, develop strong client relationships, expand their technical expertise, and assume increasing responsibility over time.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with firm leadership and gain experience across multiple areas of public accounting. As the individual develops professionally and demonstrates the necessary technical, leadership, and client-service capabilities, there is potential for a future ownership role in the firm.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• A motivated accounting professional who wants a career - not simply a job.
• Interested in working with a variety of clients and industries.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Committed to accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Interested in developing expertise in both attestation and taxation.
• Willing to take initiative and accept increasing responsibility.
• Interested in eventually taking on a leadership role within a CPA firm.

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The firm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, PTO, paid holidays, continuing professional education, potential bonuses, and opportunities for professional advancement.

Location: North Alabama

Position: Full-Time

Employment Type: CPA Firm / Public Accounting

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s preferred

Certification: CPA preferred

We are seeking an individual who wants to grow professionally, serve clients well, and potentially become part of the future leadership and ownership of the firm.