Senior Accountant

Hunter Recruiting; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting seeks an experienced Senior Accountant with a corporate focus to lead engagements for our corporate clients. You will manage complex assignments, provide advanced accounting and tax expertise, and mentor staff to deliver high-quality services.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA or have 3–5 years in public accounting, with strong GAAP knowledge, client service orientation, and the ability to drive advisory outcomes and firm growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public accounting or equivalent.
• CPA license strongly preferred but not required.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage, execute, and review client engagements, including financial statements and compilations.
• Prepare and review corporate and partnership tax returns; estate/trust/ gift/individual tax returns optional.
• Provide strategic planning and advisory services to clients for cost reduction and revenue growth.
• Perform complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end closes.
• Mentor Staff and Junior Accountants on assignments and professional development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships and assist with business development.
• Stay up to date on tax laws and GAAP regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Client service

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

UltraTax

Accounting CS

Office Tools

TaxDome

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, initiative-taking and detail-oriented Senior Accountant (corporate focus) to join our team and work primarily with our corporate clients. This position is ideal for a professional with a strong commitment to client service and a desire to contribute meaningfully to a growing firm. The Senior Accountant will manage complex client engagements, provide advanced accounting and tax expertise, and mentor other staff.

• Manage Client Engagements: Manage, execute, and review client engagements, including financial statements and compilations.
• Manage Complex Tax: Prepare and review corporate and partnership returns ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Prepare and review estate, trust, gift, and individual tax returns is helpful but not required.
• Deliver Advisory Services: Provide strategic planning and advisory services to clients, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and enhanced revenue.
• Oversee Accounting Processes: Perform complex account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Train and Develop Staff: Mentor and provide guidance to Staff and Junior Accountants on assignments and professional development.
• Build Client Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients, proactively addressing their needs and questions.
• Contribute to Firm Growth: Assist with business development and networking activities to grow the firm's client base.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date on changes in tax laws and accounting regulations (GAAP).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Certification: CPA license is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a public accounting firm or equivalent work is essential.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with various accounting software programs (e.g., QuickBooks, UltraTax, Accounting CS, Office Tools, and TaxDome) is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Analytical Skills: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to clients.
• Leadership: Demonstrated supervisory and team-building skills.
• Organization: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Client Service: A commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient, and effective service.