Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Farmington, CT

Overview:

Based in Connecticut with offices in Farmington and Simsbury, we provide auditing, tax, and business planning services. Through our affiliations with CPAmerica International and Crowe Horwath International, we access a global network of over 2,500 firms. Our experienced team is committed to personalized service and client satisfaction.

We are looking for Senior Accountants to join our Firm. We prioritize work-life balance, offering generous PTO, a flexible work environment, and extensive training and development.

Responsibilities:

• Work with, train, mentor, and supervise staff accountants and interns
• Review designated work for accuracy and completeness
• Operate independently and self-manage multiple projects, be adaptable to frequent changes in the professional environment
• Possess in-depth knowledge of accounting and tax principles
• Handle the majority of designated client engagements, both accounting and tax
• Prepare and review accounting and tax engagements
• Maintain client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty while meeting deadlines
• Research tax and accounting issues and draft memorandums
• Be aware of opportunities to expand engagements
• Draft bills promptly
• Accountable to the Firm’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Develop team members' technical and professional skills
• Provide regular performance feedback and evaluations
• Delegate assignments and focus on appropriate level work
• Demonstrate initiative, vision, resourcefulness, creativity, independent thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Contribute to development of new or improved accounting and/or tax processes and procedures
• Uphold the Firm’s core values and maintain a positive attitude
• Maintain confidentiality of client and team discussions

Qualifications:

• BS/BA in accounting preferred; CPA a plus; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting and tax experience in public accounting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Aptitude for meeting deadlines and effectively managing workload under pressure
• Proficiency with MS Office, tax compliance and research software, fixed assets, QuickBooks, and trial balance systems

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on performance
• Annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• CPA Exam and EA Exam assistance
• Voluntary benefits including dental and vision insurance and Aflac offerings