Open Positions
Accountant/Senior
- Department
- Audit & Assurance Services
- Reporting Relationship
- Manager and/or Partner
Position Summary
The Accountant/Senior is responsible for a wide range of compilation, review and audit engagements. Depending on the size, scope and complexity of an engagement, assignments typically include participation at varying levels in planning, budgeting and fieldwork, as well as preparation of workpapers and financial statements.
This position also supports the Tax Services Department with responsibility for assignments related to individual and corporate tax return preparation.
Education & Experience
This position requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or related business discipline and at least three years of current or very recent public accounting work experience. Completion of the Certified Public Accountant examination is preferred.
Core Comptencies/Essential Functions
The Accountant/Senior is expected to maintain responsibility for performing the following core competencies/essential functions:
General Performance
- Exhibit familiarity with and ability to follow internal policies and procedures, including those specifically related to this position, as well as those based upon organizational expectations.
- Perform most responsibilities with minimal supervision, while maintaining workload, priorities and timeliness, including the ability to consistently meet deadlines and due dates.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently, including effective problem solving and decision making skills, seeking additional guidance as necessary.
- Maintain work area and files in an efficient and organized manner.
- Prepare and produce a neat, organized and professional work product.
- Preserve confidentiality of internal and external files and information.
- Maintain regular and ongoing efficient, clear and professional verbal and written communication.
- Practice superior and effective levels of client service among both internal and external clients.
Technical Ability
- Demonstrate mathematical aptitude, accuracy and basic accounting theory, including GAAP/GAAS, as well as familiarity with current tax laws and regulations.
- Comprehend and complete engagement assignments, including the ability to provide guidance and assistance to less senior staff.
- Prepare for and participate in and/or coordinate the engagement planning and budgeting process, including familiarity with goals, such as chargeable hours and realization.
- Complete and/or review fieldwork assignments.
- Prepare and maintain neat, accurate and efficient work papers and other documentation.
- Draft standard sections of or complete financial statements for initial and/or final review.
- Utilize research resources and/or seek internal assistance, in order to complete assignments or provide consultation regarding accounting issues.
- Exhibit and expand ability to utilize software programs, including those typically relied upon with the Audit & Assurance Services Department
Professionalism
- Respect and adhere to external rules, regulations and codes of professional conduct, including those promulgated by the AICPA/PICPA.
- Demonstrate and expand command of GAAP/GAAS principles and familiarity with FASB and AICPA pronouncements and GAO/GASB, as applicable.
- Complete continuing professional education credit hour requirements and/or other training opportunities.
Career/Personal Development
- Exhibit a positive, professional attitude, integrity and commitment, as well as skills related to cooperation, collaboration and dependability.
- Maintain willingness to receive and accept appropriate levels of criticism and identify opportunities for improvement to expand knowledge, skill and ability upon completion of new tasks and assignments, as well as skills related to initiative and adaptability.
Equipment/Physical & Mental Demands
- Utilize common office equipment, including a personal computer, telephone, calculator, fax machine and copier.
- Maintain responsibility for multiple, simultaneous tasks on a daily basis, including the ability to employ good judgment, make decisions and adapt to changing work situations, while grasping, applying and presenting new ideas.
- Exhibit communication skills at all levels of professional and administrative staff, including various personalities.
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