Senior Accountant

New Jersey based CPA firm engaged in public accounting, tax planning and preparation, and financial consulting is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. The firm is dedicated to providing clients with professional, personalized services and guidance in a wide range of financial and business needs. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

·         Income tax review and preparation, tax planning for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and estates & trusts

·         All aspects of client responsibility and contact including write-up, tax projections, planning and business consulting

·         Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing financial statements

·         Conducts follow-up research to solve problems encountered or reported during normal compilation/compliance activities

·         Manage compliance with different requirements not limited to U.S. GAAP and TAX BASIS accounting including OCBOA

·         Analyzing financial data and creating reports for management, stockholders, and external parties, such as lenders or vendors

Requirements:

·         Five to ten plus years related experience in public accounting

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

·         Proficient with Microsoft Suite with advanced Excel skills

·         Working knowledge / proficiency with Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite Accounting Software - Ultra Tax

·         Strong leadership, communication, and motivational skills

·         Multitasker with ability to work independently; be self-motivated, flexible and creative

·         Attention to detail and capability to analyze large amounts of data are a must.

A well established, growing firm serving the shipping industry.