Senior Accountant Shields Tax & CPA
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Job Location:
Vancouver, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us:
Shields is dedicated to serving clients unique needs whether preparing taxes or helping them reach important revenue milestones. Our goal is to build strong relationships provide practical financial insights and help clients achieve measurable results. We believe in keeping things simple and transparent avoiding unnecessary jargon and providing clear dependable guidance.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing this role you will collaborate with leadership accountants and clients to deliver high-quality accounting services. The position combines hands-on accounting work client advisory support and review responsibilities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Qualifications Required:
- 5 years of accounting experience in public accounting or a similar environment
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online
- Strong understanding of account reconciliations and financial reporting
- Experience reviewing accounting work and maintaining quality standards
- Excellent communication organization and time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel Word and Teams
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online migrations
- Experience with payroll accounting
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting & Financial Management
- Maintain and manage client books in QuickBooks Online
- Review QuickBooks files for accurate coding accounts payable accounts receivable and transaction completeness
- Perform accounting clean-ups and catch-up work for clients with incomplete records
- Classify transactions and complete monthly reconciliations for bank credit card and liability accounts
- Tie out payroll liabilities and payroll-related expenses
- Perform QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online conversions when required
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly financial statement packages including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss reports
- Deliver financial reports to clients and explain key results
- Conduct regular client check-in meetings to review financial performance and answer questions
- Complete year-end workpapers and prepare adjusting journal entries
Team Support & Review
- Review work prepared by accountants and bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Provide feedback and guidance to team members
- Troubleshoot QuickBooks issues for clients and internal staff
- Client Communication & Project Management
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients regarding documentation and financial matters
- Maintain timely responses to client communications
- Manage tasks deadlines and workflows using firm systems and tools
Work Environment & Benefits:
- Salary range $70000 - $90000 depending on experience
- Flexible schedule and results-oriented culture
- Medical dental and vision benefits
- Retirement matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid training and continuing professional education
- Professional development support for CPA or EA credentials
- Team events and collaborative work environment
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
