Location: Warwick, RI Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $35.00 $41.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, plus overtime Reports To: Managing Partner About the Opportunity
We are hiring a Senior Accountant Tax & Assurance to join a growing public accounting team in Warwick, RI.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys working directly with clients and wants broad exposure across tax, accounting, assurance, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and advisory services.
The successful candidate will work closely with firm leadership, manage multiple client engagements, contribute to client relationships, and provide guidance to junior team members. What You'll Do Accounting & Advisory
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Perform bank and account reconciliations.
Analyze financial information, trends, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare management reports and communicate financial results.
Assist clients with budgeting and forecasting.
Apply GAAP principles to accounting and reporting activities.
Identify and recommend process improvements.
Tax
Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Work with partnerships, corporations, S-Corporations, trusts and estates, nonprofits, and homeowner associations.
Conduct tax research and monitor tax law changes.
Assist with tax projections, planning, and tax-saving strategies.
Communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve tax matters.
Tax & Assurance
Perform or assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
Work on Yellow Book and Uniform Guidance audits.
Prepare audit workpapers, schedules, practice aids, and supporting documentation.
Identify accounting and compliance issues and assist with developing solutions.
Assist with internal control and financial reporting evaluations.
Client Accounting
Provide bookkeeping and write-up services.
Process and review payroll.
Assist clients with accounting maintenance and financial reporting.
Leadership
Mentor and train junior accounting staff.
Review staff work when assigned.
Contribute to workflow and process improvements.
Build strong, professional client relationships.
Support special projects and other assignments as needed.
What We're Looking For Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of public accounting experience.
Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Experience preparing financial statements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
CPA candidate or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Preferred Qualifications
Active CPA license.
Experience with audits, reviews, and compilations.
Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting platforms.
Experience with UltraTax or similar tax software.
Prior experience mentoring or training accounting staff.
What We Offer
$35.00 $41.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Paid overtime for eligible hours worked beyond normal schedules.
Eligibility for a year-end performance bonus.
Health insurance benefits for eligible employees.
401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 4% of employee contributions.
Paid sick and vacation time.
10 paid holidays.
Bereavement leave according to company policy.
Continuing education and professional training.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Why Join Us?
If you're looking for a senior-level public accounting opportunity where you can work directly with clients, expand your experience across multiple service lines, and work closely with firm leadership, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while continuing to develop professionally.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Warwick, RI
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bookkeepingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Federal Taxunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Monitor Regulationsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Sales Managementunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Tax Softwareunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Workpaper Preparationunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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