Senior Accountant

Marquee Staffing; Chino Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Staffing seeks a Senior Accountant in California to analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and support client engagements from start to finish.

You will prepare ledgers, financial statements, payroll tax returns, and tax filings while researching complex accounting matters and delivering well-supported recommendations. Collaboration with clients to understand business operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Pursuing CPA or already a CPA.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Familiar with QuickBooks and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounting engagements from start to finish with accuracy and independence.
• Analyze financial records to identify discrepancies and unusual activity.
• Prepare and review ledgers, financial statements, payroll tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, and property tax filings.
• Research complex accounting and tax matters and develop solutions.
• Work with clients to understand their operations and accounting needs.
• Prepare financial analyses, cash-flow analyses, and other client projects.
• Supervise engagements and coordinate workflow to meet deadlines.
• Assist with audits, including planning and supervision.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Effective communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA pursuit or CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

Accounting software

Job description

Complex Accounting | Financial Analysis | Client Advisory | Career Growth Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys digging deeper into the numbers, solving complex problems, and understanding the story behind the financials? We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who is ready to take on challenging client engagements and play an important role in analyzing financial information, identifying issues, researching complex accounting matters, and developing solutions. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond routine accounting and gain exposure to complex financial analysis, investigative work, special projects, and unique client situations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage client accounting engagements from start to finish with a high level of accuracy and independence.
• Analyze financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, unusual activity, and areas requiring further review.
• Prepare and review general ledgers, financial statements, payroll tax returns, W-2s, 1099s, and property tax filings.
• Research complex accounting and tax matters and develop well-supported solutions and recommendations.
• Work closely with clients to understand their business operations, accounting needs, and financial information.
• Prepare financial analyses, tax projections, cash-flow analyses, and other specialized client projects.
• Supervise accounting engagements and coordinate workflow to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Assist with assigned audit engagements, including planning, coordination, and supervision of various engagement phases.
• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships through responsive and knowledgeable service.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, curious, detail-oriented, and naturally interested in figuring things out.

• Has 5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Is working toward a CPA license or is already a CPA
• *Preferred
• Has a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Has experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Is comfortable working with QuickBooks and accounting software
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Pays close attention to details and inconsistencies
• Can research an issue and clearly explain their findings
• Is comfortable working independently and making sound professional judgments
• Communicates effectively with clients, coworkers, and firm leadership
• Is willing to take on new and challenging assignments

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