11/08/2022
We are looking for a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (CPA)
Hilyer & Associates, CPAs a full-service, local tax and accounting firm serving businesses in all industries in the Lee County, AL area. This is a full-time position to start immediately. This Senior Accountant will work closely with all employees and management to maximize efficiency, problem-solving and results. Day-to-day duties will include preparing federal and state tax returns, completing and supervising accounting work and handling various client needs as required.
Duties and responsibilities
Client Services
• Prepare/review federal and state individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, while exercising professional judgment
• Engages in professional and efficient communication with clients and develops effective working relationships with clients
• Promotes additional services to clients when appropriate
• Develops intimate knowledge of clients and their business activities
• Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner
• Stays abreast of current economic and business events
• Research tax issues and legislation and interpret tax code
• Make projections on future tax liabilities when necessary, based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process
• Interact with clients regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc. and keep the team informed on status
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Additional responsibilities not listed above may be expected as needed
Within the Firm
• Builds and maintains positive relationships across the firm
• Communicates professionally and collaborates with team members to provide quality service to clients
• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements
• Keep current on professional announcements and proactively participate in professional development opportunities
• Promotes and exhibits work-life balance
• Maintains open communication with team regarding the progress of completion on projects
• Utilizes computer applications and relevant technology effectively
• Keeps CPA permit and CPE requirements up-to-date
• Enters time daily
Looking Ahead Within the Firm
As applicant gains the necessary experience, the following additional responsibilities will provide opportunity for promotion:
• Manages all aspects of billing, including client inquiries
• Develops appropriate fee quotes for new tax engagements
• Advising clients on structuring deals and entities for tax minimization
• Taking on and building relationships with new clients
Required qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
• CPA required or CPA eligible
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Project management skills with the ability to successfully handle multiple clients’ needs simultaneously
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively
• Work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements
Preferred qualifications
• Income and payroll tax experience
• Advanced knowledge of Federal, Alabama and Georgia income tax laws and principles of individual and business taxation
• Working knowledge and experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS and Accounting CS and QuickBooks
Salary & benefits commensurate with experience.
Please email resumes to [email protected]
