Senior Accountant

Teal Becker & Chiaramonte; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C. seeks a Senior Accountant to work closely with clients and governance bodies, providing accounting, auditing, tax, and related consultative services with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes planning, financial statement preparation, tax filings for diverse entities, and staff oversight. Travel and varied schedules may apply, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Accounting or closely related degree required.
• 150 relevant credit hours required for CPA exam.
• MST/MSA or similar graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform fieldwork for accounting and auditing engagements.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for various entities.
• Prepare other governmental filings as needed.
• Perform bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Research accounting and tax standards and applicable laws.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Independent work

Professional judgment

In-house software

Education

B.S. in Accounting

150 credit hours (CPA track)

MST/MSA preferred

Job description

Job Reports To:

Typically, the senior accountant reports to the In-charge accountant or partner/shareholder on the assigned engagement. Shareholders have final authority and responsibility for all Firm policy decisions, except to the extent delegated to individual shareholders within the firm's organization hierarchy.

JOB SUMMARY

Senior Accountants work closely with others in the firm to assist our clients, management, owners and/or others charged with governance of privately held businesses, not for profit organizations, governmental entities, employee benefit plans and individuals. The Senior Accountant provides accounting, auditing, tax and/or other consulting services to clients within established firm and accounting guidelines with minimal supervision. Other reasonable duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In general, approximately 80% - 85% of your time will be associated with these assigned tasks to include but are not limited to:

1. Perform planning and fieldwork procedures in accounting and auditing engagements (including client inquiry, analytics and testing).
2. Preparation of financial statements
3. Prepare federal and state income tax returns for corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, trusts, estates and non-profits.
4. Prepare any other governmental filing as necessary.
5. Perform basic accounting functions including bookkeeping, and reconciliations
6. Research accounting and/or tax standards and applicable legislation.
7. Build communication skills with internal teams and management.
8. Start to build relationships with clients. May serve as primary contact with a client.
9. Oversee staff accountants and interns on assigned engagements.

The remaining 15% - 20% of your time will likely be devoted to the following:

1. Participate in firm directed CPE and on the job training.
2. Networking and business development
3. In-house projects (committees, working groups, etc.)
4. Mentoring, training, development of newer staff

Skills Mastery

Technical Skills and Knowledge

1. Intermediate accounting/taxation concepts
2. Work independently and efficiently within budgeted time.
3. Use professional judgement to create and/or enhance workpapers (neat, accurate, comprehensive, complete and understandable)
4. Develop mastery of in-house software packages

Communication

1. Exhibits excellent listening and comprehension skills
2. Communicates effectively with engagement team members and client staff both verbally and in writing
3. Keeps engagement team informed of job status
4. Start to develop skills in training, development and supervising of newer staff

Problem Solving and Judgement

1. Creativity and initiative in recognizing technical problems and developing possible solutions.
2. Manage time and establish workload priorities for multiple engagements.

Meets or exceeds annual charge hour goals of 1,650 hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have a B.S. in Accounting or a closely related degree. MST, MSA or other industry related graduate degree is preferred. 150 relevant Credit Hours (As required for the CPA Exam) and should be on the CPA career track and working towards obtaining your CPA License. Candidates should also have a basic knowledge of accounting concepts. At least one year of relevant professional work experience. Candidates must also have strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and have a desire to learn. Must be able to excel in deadline-driven environment. Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information is critical to this role. In addition, client contact is required, and this individual should be able to communicate effectively with client employees and members of a client's management.

The Senior Accountant works a standard day shift in an office environment. Role may require travel or alternate work schedule based on client needs. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check. Valid driver license also required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, P.C. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.