Klassic Recruiting in partnership with Machen McChesney, LLP are in search for a Senior Tax Accountant for their Auburn - Opelika, AL location
Job Description
Senior accountants are given a variety of accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the supervision of other personnel. Outside of tax season, a senior accountant will begin focusing on an area of specialization in either audit or tax. Performance is measured based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
Position Reports To:
Supervisor and Manager positions
The primary responsibilities of the Senior Accountant are:
Preparation of individual and business tax returns
Preparation of financial statements
Perform audit procedures as assigned by supervisors/managers
Bookkeeping and client write-up monthly/yearly
Perform specific tasks for clients as assigned by supervisor (ex. contractor’s license)
Supervise/mentor staff accountants on small jobs
Planning and performing small audits
Perform initial review procedures on staff accountant work
Research
The skills and education required for this position are:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting with desire to pursue CPA certificate
Requires 1 to 3 years experience in public accounting
Proficiency with computer and ability to learn various computer programs
Good written and verbal communication skills;
Good research skills
Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to “dig in” and get the work done
Basic understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing, accounting and tax concepts
Developing or emerging leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Measures of Success:
The Senior Accountant will be deemed to have been successful when he or she has:
Completed the engagements assigned to him/her with minimal supervision
Received positive feedback from his/her clients and supervisors
Taken “ownership” of assigned projects
Exhibited leadership and successful supervision of others
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Auditing: 1 year
Public Accounting: 3 years
Tax Accounting: 1 year
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Desire to pursue CPA certificate
- 1 to 3 years experience in public accounting
- Proficiency with computer programs
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good research skills
- Basic understanding of auditing, accounting and tax concepts
- Developing or emerging leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
CROSSMARK Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CROSSMARK and has not been reviewed or approved by CROSSMARK.
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Flexible Benefits — HSA/FSA options and multiple plan types indicate some choice in how to manage healthcare spending. Feedback suggests employees can tailor pre-tax spending to needs, even if overall plan richness varies.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and some accounts reference an employer match. This provides a baseline retirement vehicle for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO bundles holidays, sick, personal, and vacation time under a single policy. Feedback suggests breadth exists on paper, though specific accruals depend on role.
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