Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)

Company Description

Advantage Group is a retained search firm based out of the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in senior and executive level placements with stable and rapidly growing clients nationally.

We have established deep relationships, some lasting over 20 years, with real decision makers.

We offer long term opportunities along with a real understanding of the companies that we represent.

We will provide insight and information ensuring that you are making the right decision about the right opportunity for you.  We are as committed to and passionate about your success as we are about the companies that we represent.

Job Description

This role is with a well-established, stable and growing public accounting firm located in the Walnut Creek, CA area.

It will be integral to the accounting of closely held businesses and will be responsible for organizing and managing client assignments, tax returns, financials and related projects.

This firm has a strong track record of promoting from within and manager level roles are also available. Candidates with a desire to coach, mentor and lead teams are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Ideally a licensed (or on track to earning) CPA or EA
• 3 or more years of experience with public accounting, audit and an understanding of tax
• Experience with the preparation of reviewed and compiled financial statements
• Professional proficiency with recognized tax, audit and accounting software systems
• Is an excellent verbal and written communicator
• An interest in mentoring and leading growing teams is ideal
• Has earned a Bachelor’s degree ideally in, or with a focus on, accounting