Sr. Accountant (CPA)

Overview

Senior Accountant (CPA)

Location: Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid

This role supports accounting and advisory services for individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, including accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and business advisory.

The Senior Accountant (CPA) will manage client financial operations while supporting accounting, tax, payroll, compliance, and advisory activities. The position also includes opportunities to contribute to client acquisition, business development, process improvement, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients’ financial operations, including accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax laws and regulations.
• Coordinate timely preparation and filing of tax returns, including related payments.
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoicing, collections, payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and documentation.
• Use accounting software such as QuickBooks to manage and maintain client financial information.
• Analyze financial data and trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Facilitate smooth client onboarding for assigned engagements.
• Support client retention and provide a high level of customer service.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical financial records.
• Participate in external audits when required.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and provide documentation and support throughout the audit process.
• Assist with documenting, designing, and testing accounting and financial processes.
• Support automation of accounting systems and spreadsheets to improve efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential required.
• 5+ years of professional experience in full-cycle accounting and tax.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax principles.
• Experience managing client financial operations.
• Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, bookkeeping, and tax compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software.
• Experience with UltraTax or other tax preparation software preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dependable, organized, and results-oriented.
• Ability to learn new concepts and systems quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax knowledge is a plus.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience working directly with business and individual clients.
• Experience supporting client acquisition or business development.
• Experience mentoring junior accounting professionals.
• Experience with accounting process automation and spreadsheet optimization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with potential performance-based bonus opportunities.

Benefits may include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Ongoing professional training
• Career growth opportunities
• International and collaborative work environment