Senior Tax Accountant with (MACHEN MCCHESNEY LLP) **IMMEDIATE HIRE**

Company Description

**Klassic Recruiting in partnership with Machen McChesney, LLP are in search for a Senior Tax Accountant for their *Auburn - Opelika, AL location***

Job Description

**Senior accountants are given a variety of accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the supervision of other personnel. Outside of tax season, a senior accountant will begin focusing on an area of specialization in either audit or tax.** Performance is measured based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

*Position Reports To*

• Supervisor and Manager positions

• **The primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant are:**
• Preparation of individual and business tax returns
• Preparation of financial statements
• Perform audit procedures as assigned by supervisors/managers
• Bookkeeping and client write-up monthly/yearly
• Perform specific tasks for clients as assigned by supervisor (ex. contractor’s license)
• Supervise/mentor staff accountants on small jobs
• Planning and performing small audits
• Perform initial review procedures on staff accountant work
• Research

Qualifications

The skills and education required for this position are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with desire to pursue CPA certificate
• Requires 1 to 3 years experience in public accounting
• Proficiency with computer and ability to learn various computer programs
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good research skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done
• Basic understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing, accounting and tax concepts
• Developing or emerging leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Additional Information

**Measures of Success:**

The Senior Accountant will be deemed to have been successful when he or she has:

Completed the engagements assigned to him/her with minimal supervision

Received positive feedback from his/her clients and supervisors

Taken “ownership” of assigned projects

Exhibited leadership and successful supervision of others

*Job Type:* **Full-time**

*Required education:*

**Bachelor's**

*Required experience:*

**Auditing: 1 year**

**Public Accounting: 3 yearsTax Accounting: 1 year**