Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior accountants can perform most engagements with little supervision. They direct and review the work of staff accountants and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, tax, and auditing matters. When unusual situations arise, they present the pertinent information to the engagement manager or partner and follow their advice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Know and understand the firm's policies and procedures.
2. Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants.
3. Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
4. Begin developing a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations.
5. Become proficient at tax, accounting, and auditing procedures and research.
6. Possess a working knowledge of firm technology.
7. Evaluate the performance of staff accountants.
8. Assume responsibility for the preparation or supervision of tax return engagements.
9. Must enter time into time and billing software daily.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
· Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the engagement managers or partners.
WORKING CONDITIONS
· Involves work in the firm's office or on the client's premises. Work on the client's premises may require the use of the senior accountant's personal car.
· Moderate to low overtime required throughout the year.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
· Senior accountants normally have a minimum of two years' experience as a staff accountant (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the partners).
REQUIRED EDUCATION
· Senior accountants must have at least a college undergraduate degree and have completed at least 30 hours in college-level accounting courses.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The firm's management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the firm may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.