Senior Accountant

Summary

Are you a Certified Public Accountant who dreams of leaving behind the urban hustle for a more meaningful work-life balance? Do you want to build a career in a supportive, small-town setting where you can focus on quality work and family life? Our close-knit, but growing CPA firm in Hornell NY is seeking a talented and dedicated CPA to take over the client base of a retiring CPA. Not Remote work.

Duties

Accounting Work

Meets with client to interview and compiles tax data.

Enters data into computer files and prepares tax forms.

Review information and corrects errors to ensure accuracy.

Completes packages and instructs clients on how to process taxes forms.

Reviews tax notices for governmental errors and creates thoughtful responses when there are inaccuracies.

Client Building and Retention

Develop relationships with key referral sources : attorneys, insurance agents, financial advisors, bankers, etc.

Attend community events to meet prospects and get the company name visible.

Become involved in at least one community / non-profit organization.

Treat all clients and potential clients with respect and care, go the extra step.

Project a professional image of self in the community.

Let management know of community promotions.

Goals

Assist in the establishment of personal goals.

Work to accomplish goals set by self and manager.

Understand the importance of personal goals to meet company goals.

Management & Extra Duties

May be asked to supervise employees.

May assist in answering phones.

May assist others in completing other projects.