Basic Information

Job Category: Accounting

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Date published: 10-Dec-2021

Job type: Full Time

Description and Requirements

About the role

Senior Accountant/Account Manager
• Do you have a solution-oriented mindset?
• Do you thrive under pressure?
• Do you think common sense is not so common?
• Do you move lightning fast?
• Are you so organized and efficient that you get twice as much done as other people do?
• Have you mastered the art of Multi-tasking?
• Have you set records with how many balls you can juggle at once?
• Do you take constructive criticism well and apply it to improve?
• Are you always the one that gets put "in charge" of planning things because you're so good at it?
• Can you handle having a position that is so critical to a small company that what you do makes a huge difference?

If your answer is 'yes' to all the above questions, then Barsa & Company is looking for you!!

Exciting opportunity with a full-service CPA firm located in Carmel Valley: We are seeking a Senior Accountant/Account Manager for our client accounting team. This position will be an integral member to the firm, working closely with both internal staff and management, as well as clients and service providers to meet core business objectives.

Team development and advancement is a high priority at our firm. We encourage consistent learning and growth in every position and provide multiple opportunities and resources to facilitate team progress and achievement.

Job Description:

The position of Senior Accountant requires a full-time commitment (40+ per week). In addition, the qualified candidate must have related experience and an educational background supportive of the job qualifications and responsibilities listed below.

The Senior Accountant will be the direct client liaison for accounting clients. It is imperative to have the ability to multitask, perform under pressure and meet deadlines imposed by management, clients and government agencies. The Senior Accountant should have the ability to supervise other team members. Our team works closely together on projects and certain accounts, so the Senior Accountant must have the ability to work closely with fellow staff, as well as be able to independently with little supervision when necessary. Proactive communication is key to the success of this role.

Required Experiential Background:
• 5-10 years related work experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Deadline driven
• Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks online
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Sales and Use Tax reporting
• Experience with 1099 & 1096 reporting
• Knowledge and familiarity with property tax reporting (571-L)
• Familiarity with payroll processing

Preferred Experiential Background:
• Experience managing 2-4 team members
• CPA or CPA Candidate a plus
• 1-2 years of audit experience helpful

Required Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting from an accredited university.

Job Qualifications and Responsibilities:
• Closely monitor projects, budgets, deadlines and staff workload for multiple clients.
• Month end close process including bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, expense accruals, fixed asset reporting, month-end journal entries.
• Check writing, accounts payable, customer invoicing, accounts receivable, etc.
• Preparation of balance sheet schedules and other work papers.
• Prepare financial statements and related reports.
• Creation of custom financial reports to meet client needs.
• Frequent and proactive communications with clients at all levels.
• Coordinating with internal team and client personnel to complete month-end processes timely.
• Preparation of sales tax returns, payroll tax returns, property tax returns, 1099's and other quarterly/annual filings.
• Responsible for meeting budgeted time requirements on a per client basis.
• Client payroll processing and any associated payroll filings.
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned.
• Ability to conduct QuickBooks training sessions with clients as necessary
• Fearless pursuit of perfection!

Salary $70,000 - $80,000; commensurate with experience. Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements.