Senior Accountant - Ag (Visalia Office)

Job Summary: A brief summary of the work performed.

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for the orderly completion of engagements including the day-to-day supervision of staff, making the initial determination as to whether or not the engagement objectives have been met, and keeping management informed of progress and unusual developments. 

Essential Functions:  Responsibilities that must be performed by this position.

• Communicate with clients regarding financial statement and tax analysis.
• Responsible for the day-to-day, on-the-job training of staff and concluding the engagement in an efficient manner.
• Responsible for the detailed review of all working papers and the disposition of all follow-up items during the wrap-up of an engagement.
• Prepare, review and approve all drafts of financial statements and accountants’ reports prior to review by management.
• Prepare, review and approve all tax returns prior to review by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Highly motivated.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (primarily Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of previous experience supervising and training staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills and strong organizational techniques are required.

• Capable of managing multiple client engagements in addition to completing tasks related to business development.
• General knowledge of FASB regulations and GAAP.

Minimum Position Qualifications:    Minimum qualifications required for this position.

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. 
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience.

Preferred Position Qualifications:  List of preferred qualifications required for this position.

• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certified Public Accountant License.
• Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) preferred.
• Knowledge of tax program software (ProSystem fx Tax or similar) preferred.
• Knowledge of engagement management software (ProSystem fx Engagement or similar) preferred.
• Knowledge of asset depreciation software (ProSystem fx Fixed Assets or similar) preferred.