Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant – Job Description

Our ideal candidate is an experienced team player with CPA firm experience who will seamlessly fit into our close-knit office culture. The Senior Staff Accountant will manage a fixed list of monthly accounting clients, perform full accounting cycle procedures, and provide elevated support through review work and collaboration with our Accounting & Tax Managers.

The Position:
The Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for:

• Full accounting cycle procedures for a designated client list
• Preparing monthly financial statements
• Reconciling bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts
• Filing sales tax and payroll returns or reviewing third-party filings
• Scheduling EFTPS payments
• Processing corporate tax returns
• Spotting and correcting financial statement errors
• Communicating with clients clearly and professionally
• Working efficiently with cloud-based, paperless systems

Senior-Level Responsibilities:

• Reviewing Staff Accountant work for accuracy and completeness
• Assisting in training, support, and workflow improvements
• Supporting Accounting & Tax Managers with reviews, cleanup work, and client projects
• Assisting with tax return preparation for individuals, S-corps, and partnerships
• Contributing to tax planning tasks and client onboarding

What You’re Familiar With:

• QuickBooks, Lacerte, Microsoft Office
• Reconciliations, debits/credits, and full-cycle accounting
• Small business and individual tax concepts
• Paperless and cloud-based workflows

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–4+ years of CPA firm experience
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Ability to review work and assist junior staff
• Tech-savvy, organized, and proactive
• Effective communicator with a positive, team-oriented attitude

Our Firm:
We are a friendly, collaborative CPA firm with long-standing leadership and approximately 15 team members. We value teamwork, growth, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) with 4% match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Business casual environment
• Monthly team luncheons
• Strong opportunities for growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• CPA Firm: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person