Accounting, Accounting Close, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Tax, County Ordinances, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Establish Priorities, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, People Management, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Tax Accounting, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns, Tax Software, Technical Leadership, Time Management
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Our client, a well‑established and growing CPA firm with a strong presence in the Clearwater market, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (CPA) to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity driven by growth and client demand and is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a public accounting environment and values long‑term career stability.
This role will play a key part in managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services across a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior‑level accountant overseeing client engagements from planning through completion
- Prepare, review, and finalize complex financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Manage and review month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes for multiple clients
- Perform and review adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
- Lead and review individual, business, partnership, and corporate tax returns
- Research and interpret accounting and tax issues; provide guidance and technical recommendations
- Act as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining strong advisory relationships
- Supervise, mentor, and review work performed by staff and senior‑level accountants
- Ensure compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and professional ethics
- Assist with workflow management, deadlines, and engagement prioritization
- Support practice growth initiatives and process improvement efforts as needed
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Active CPA license (required)
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a CPA firm
- Extensive experience in public accounting and client‑facing engagements
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting
- Proven ability to review work and provide technical leadership
- Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with small to mid‑sized business clients across multiple industries
- Prior experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff
- Strong proficiency with accounting and tax software platforms
- Background in advisory or consultative client services
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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