Senior Accountant, Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Bober Markey Fedorovich

Akron, OH
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago
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With 65+ years in business, BMF is one of the region’s premier accounting and advisory firms with a long history of serving leading public and private organizations in Northeast Ohio, and was recently recognized as a 2024 Best of the Best firms by Inside Public Accounting.Why You Should Consider BMFWe're committed to hiring the BEST and the BRIGHTEST. Our employees enjoy highly competitive compensation and benefits packages; receive ongoing training and professional development on the latest technical issues; and an energetic culture that encourages advancement and promotion!Other perks: Teleflex work arrangements, dress for your day policy, 10 paid holidays, robust PTO, annual performance bonus, CPA benefits include: an additional 10 paid days off to study, CPA bonus upon completion. The real bonus: working with an awesome team you can call friends.Overview
The Senior Accountant supports the efforts of the Controller and/or Assistant Controller on a variety of engagements. The bulk of the engagements will entail the preparation of monthly/quarterly financial statements. The Senior Accountant has multiple accounting/finance responsibilities that relate to the preparation of our client’s financial statements in a variety of industries. The position will be expected to provide outstanding client service to our clients.
Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of roles that assist in the preparation of client financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements for multiple client relationships.
Performs various analyses to assure the accuracy of client financial statements.
Performs monthly accounting schedules and journal entries such as prepaid expenses, long-term debt liabilities, payroll accruals, job costing, inventory.
Working knowledge of accrual basis accounting, entering transactions into general ledger, resolving account variances.
Works closely with both client’s personnel and CAAS staff accountant team members, to assure all client information is available on a timely basis to allow for deadlines to be adhered to.
Responsible for maintaining workpapers and all backup support in an electronic format for various engagements.
Supports various CAAS management team members on ad hoc client projects.
Assures that client standard operating procedures and practices are followed to ensure the highest of engagement standards.
Needs to have the ability to work within tight deadlines and with a multitude of accounting activities.
Must be comfortable with client contact, as well as possibly working with client’s tax accountant and other professional services providers.

Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Outlook, Adobe).
Experience using QuickBooks Online and Desktop, ProAdvisor a plus.
Familiarity of various accounting software systems a plus.
Ability to assist CAAS management in research needed to solve accounting/finance issues.
Ability to take direction from CAAS management on a variety of client projects.
Attention to detail is very important for success.
Strong interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in compilations and reviews not required but a plus.
Strong time managements skills, with the ability to take on and prioritize a variety of tasks.

Education and Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
3+ years of accounting experience in corporate accounting department or public accounting experience. A combination of both is a plus.
CPA candidate a plus
QBO Pro Advisor certification a plus.

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