Senior Accountant – Marietta, Georgia | Remote

Shift Pursuit; Marietta (GA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing training and leadership growth

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a global accounting and advisory team. The role emphasizes tax planning, advisory work, and building lasting client relationships while managing accounting, payroll, and tax compliance for diverse clients.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in accounting, CPA or EA credentials, and strong communication and business development skills. This is a remote position in the United States with potential relocation consideration for the right

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential required.
• 5+ years of accounting and tax experience with focus on tax planning and advisory.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance activities.
• Lead tax planning and advisory engagements to support clients’ financial goals.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and recommend improvements to financial performance.
• Support business development, proposals, client acquisition, and relationship building.
• Manage client onboarding and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams.
• Assist with audits, year-end schedules, and accounting process improvements.

Skills

Tax planning

Advisory services

Client relationships

Mentoring junior staff

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or EA credential

Tools

QuickBooks

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction:

A global, full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in the Atlanta, Georgia area is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team. With more than 20 years of experience serving individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, the firm provides a broad range of accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and advisory services.

This role is ideal for a credentialed accounting professional with at least five years of experience, strong tax planning and advisory expertise, and an interest in building lasting client relationships. Alongside managing accounting and tax engagements, the successful candidate will contribute to business development, client retention, and the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance activities.
• Lead tax planning and advisory engagements to support clients’ financial goals.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and recommend improvements to financial performance.
• Support business development, proposals, client acquisition, and relationship building.
• Manage client onboarding and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across teams.
• Assist with audits, year-end schedules, and accounting process improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential required.
• 5+ years of accounting and tax experience, with a strong focus on tax planning and advisory.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong client relationship, communication, and business development skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with QuickBooks and tax software.
• International tax knowledge is a plus.

Work Arrangement:

This is a remote position, and candidates do not need to live in Marietta, Georgia, to be considered. However, candidates based near Marietta or open to relocating to the area now or in the future will have an advantage during the selection process.

Why Join?

Join a growing accounting and advisory firm offering the opportunity to work with a diverse, international team. Benefits include competitive compensation based on experience, performance-based bonuses, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.