What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Gould Killian CPA Group P.A.?
Senior Accountant - Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A.
Location: In-person, Asheville, NC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Firm Overview:
Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have about 55 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, which are outlined in our Core Values, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.
Position Overview:
Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced senior accountant with strong technical, analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate would have their CPA license or have completed all or most of the exam sections. Senior Accountants are asked participate in a variety of tax preparation, including individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns. Depending on the needs of the firm, they may have the opportunity to participate in audit and attestation engagements. As the senior accountant hones their own skillset, they will be asked assist with staff review and training, take more responsibility for client contact, and participate in workflow and job management.
Job Duties:
Technical Skills and Preparation:
Location: In-person, Asheville, NC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Firm Overview:
Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is a full-service accounting firm that provides excellent client service with a high-level of technical expertise and attention to detail. We have about 55 professional and administrative staff that collaborate across three offices in Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. The Firm operates with integrity and professionalism, which are outlined in our Core Values, while providing a work environment that nurtures professional development and curiosity.
Position Overview:
Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced senior accountant with strong technical, analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate would have their CPA license or have completed all or most of the exam sections. Senior Accountants are asked participate in a variety of tax preparation, including individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns. Depending on the needs of the firm, they may have the opportunity to participate in audit and attestation engagements. As the senior accountant hones their own skillset, they will be asked assist with staff review and training, take more responsibility for client contact, and participate in workflow and job management.
Job Duties:
Technical Skills and Preparation:
- Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns using software, including Thomson Reuters Creative Solutions suite, SurePrep, Quickbooks Online, etc.
- Collaborate with partners, managers, and staff accountants to provide excellent client service
- Assist in tax planning and advising for clients
- Assist staff accountants in choosing approaches to accomplish their work
- Review work prepared by staff accountants for accuracy, timeliness, and planning opportunities
- For audit and attestation engagements, use AdvanceFlow and other firm software to complete workpapers and procedures
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with regulatory agencies as needed
- Develop the ability to work with multiple supervisors and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Communicate with managers and partners about the status of projects proactively
- Demonstrate the ability to wrap-up jobs and see them through to timely completion.
- Assume responsibility for direct client communication
- Assist supervisors and manager in the scheduling of staff and supervise their work (in terms of accuracy, meeting time budgets, and meeting timeliness requirements for delivery of work)
- Supervise and train staff accountants
- Begin networking and focusing on business development, including the offering of additional services to existing clients
- Excellent communication skills, including in-person, phone, and written communications
- Strong analytical skills
- Understand the objectives of assignments and choose the most efficient approach to accomplish those objectives
- Demonstrate professionalism, both in your appearance and bearing
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and the firm business
- Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the employee manual
- Ability to work overtime as needed throughout the year
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or a related field
- CPA license or CPA candidate preferred or Enrolled Agent certification is acceptable
- 2-5 years’ experience in public accounting or a related field, with some experience reviewing staff work
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Group Health Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Plan (HSA)
- Quarterly Firm contribution for eligible employees
- Medical Reimbursement Plan (MRP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer Matching for eligible employees
- Discretionary Profit-Sharing plan contributions
- Access to Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses and in-house training to develop your technical skills and meet your certification requirements
- This is not an exhaustive list of benefits provided by the Firm. Any benefits listed here are subject to change based on management decisions.