Senior Accountant, CPA

Jobtailor; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Marietta, GA seeks a seasoned CPA with 5+ years of full-cycle accounting and tax experience to manage financial operations for diverse clients. You will ensure tax compliance, oversee payroll, and optimize financial processes using QuickBooks and UltraTax.

Collaborating with sales and business development, you will help acquire new clients, mentor junior staff, and support audit activities while maintaining meticulous financial records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential required.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting and tax experience; public accounting preferred.
• Interest in client acquisition and business development.
• Growth mindset with focus on long-term career advancement.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and UltraTax or similar software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent worker with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients' financial operations, including taxation, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll management.
• Ensure compliance with US taxation laws and regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and payments.
• Collaborate with sales and business development to support client acquisition and grow the firm's client base.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliation.
• Maintain current financial records using QuickBooks and other accounting software.
• Analyze financial data and trends to advise on performance and efficiency.
• Foster cross-department collaboration aligning financial strategies with business goals.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff.
• Facilitate client onboarding for assigned engagements.
• Contribute to client acquisition and retention with strong customer service.
• Organize and update digital and physical financial records.
• Participate in external audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and support the audit process.
• Assist in documenting, designing, and testing processes affecting financial statements or company performance.
• Assist with automating systems and spreadsheets to streamline accounting functions.

Skills

CPA License

Full-Cycle Accounting

Tax Compliance

Client Acquisition

QuickBooks Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related; Master's degree is a plus

CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential

Tools

QuickBooks

UltraTax

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Manage clients' financial operations, including taxation, accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll management
• Ensure compliance with US taxation laws and regulations, including timely filing of tax returns and payments
• Collaborate with sales and business development to support client acquisition and grow the firm's client base
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, including invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliation
• Maintain current financial records and documentation using accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide recommendations for financial performance and operational efficiency
• Foster cross-department collaboration to align financial strategies with business objectives
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff
• Facilitate client onboarding for assigned engagements
• Contribute to client acquisition and retention efforts while providing customer service
• Organize and update digital and physical financial records
• Participate in external audits and provide documentation as needed
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and support the audit process
• Assist in documenting, designing, and testing processes and procedures affecting financial statements or company performance
• Assist with automating systems and spreadsheets to streamline accounting functions and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related; Master's degree is a plus
• CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential is a must
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-cycle accounting and tax; experience in Public Accounting is preferred
• Comfort with, and interest in, client acquisition and business development activities
• Growth-oriented mindset, with a genuine interest in long-term career advancement
• International Tax Law knowledge is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience with QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
• Experience with UltraTax and/or other tax preparation software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be dependable, able to work independently, and stay on task
• Positive and team player personality
• Strong attention to meticulous details
• High perseverance and end-result-oriented work habits
• Fast learner, ability to master new concepts quickly

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing financial operations, including taxation, accounting, and payroll management, while ensuring compliance with US taxation laws. Proficient in utilizing accounting software like QuickBooks and UltraTax to analyze financial data and support client acquisition efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA License
• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• Client Acquisition
• QuickBooks Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accounting
• Taxation
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll Management
• Financial Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Documentation
• Process Automation
• International Tax Law

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Dependability
• Team Player
• Attention to Detail
• Perseverance

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA License
• Enrolled Agent (EA)

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Financial Operations
• Client Onboarding
• Audit Process
• Financial Records Management

Tools & Technologies

• QuickBooks
• UltraTax
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook