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Qualifications
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
We prioritize work-life balance, offering generous PTO, a flexible work environment, and extensive training and development
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
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
Job description
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