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Senior Accountant | Public Accounting Louisville, KY | Full-Time | On-SiteAbout the Opportunity We're partnering with a growing, established medium-sized public accounting firm in Louisville seeking an experienced Senior Accountant. The firm has experienced strong growth in recent years and is looking for a well-rounded public accountant who can step in with minimal training and contribute across a variety of client engagements. This is a broad public accounting opportunity encompassing tax, accounting, audit, financial statement preparation, tax planning, and direct client service. The ideal candidate can work independently, manage multiple engagements, and consistently produce accurate, high-quality work.
Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and perform technical review of individual and business tax returns at varying levels of complexity
  • Prepare financial statements and relevant footnotes
  • Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments
  • Prepare and review supporting workpapers in accordance with GAAP and firm standards
  • Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements
  • Research tax matters and identify client tax-planning opportunities
  • Maintain strong communication with clients and firm leadership
  • Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines
  • Guide junior accountants, answer technical questions, and review their work
  • Provide feedback and end-of-engagement evaluations to staff
  • Stay current on applicable federal, state, and local requirements and changes in tax legislation
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or a closely related field 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience
  • Strong experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns
  • Ability to independently produce accurate, high-quality work with minimal training or supervision
  • Experience managing multiple client engagements simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and professional accounting standards
  • Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
  • Proficiency with accounting and tax preparation softwareCPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required
  • What's Offered$85,000-$110,000 base salary, depending on experience
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Broad public accounting experience beyond tax compliance
  • Variety of clients and engagements
  • Direct client interaction
  • Opportunity to perform both tax preparation and technical review
  • Exposure to accounting, audit, financial reporting, and tax planning
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior accountants
  • Direct interaction with firm leadership
  • Established, growing Louisville public accounting firm
  • Long-term professional growth opportunity
Benefits:
  • MedicalDentalVision 401k + match
  • Busy Season: Candidates should be comfortable working additional hours during tax season and other peak filing periods to meet client and regulatory deadlines.
  • If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at Zach. Gates@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com.Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year
  • Search managed by: Zach GatesEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
  • Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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