Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at FM Accounting, your primary responsibilities include overseeing the bookkeeping team, ensuring timely and accurate financial records, regular client communication, and working closely with the firm's owner on client strategies. You'll also prepare and review tax returns, conduct tax planning, and manage tax resolution cases. It's a role that emphasizes both leadership and client engagement.

To qualify as a Senior Accountant at FM Accounting, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA or EA designation, and a minimum of three years of experience in public accounting. Experience in tax preparation, tax planning, and leadership skills will greatly enhance your candidacy.

Essential skills for the Senior Accountant position at FM Accounting include proficiency in accounting software (such as QuickBooks), excellent English communication skills, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. Leadership experience and a collaborative mindset are also highly valuable for this role.

FM Accounting fosters a culture of ongoing learning for Senior Accountants by encouraging teamwork, mentorship, and providing resources for professional development. We believe that continuous learning, especially during peak tax seasons, is crucial for personal and professional growth in finance.

As a Senior Accountant at FM Accounting, you can enjoy a flexible remote work schedule, typically working Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST. However, be prepared for extended hours during peak tax seasons, as this role requires adaptability and commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of tax preparation projects you've completed, including the types of returns you've handled. Emphasize your familiarity with tax regulations and how you ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions for clients.

In your response, highlight your leadership style, mentioning specific strategies you use to mentor and support team members. Share how you foster a collaborative environment and ensure timely, accurate work from your team.

Be sure to mention the specific accounting software you have experience with, like QuickBooks or Excel. Discuss how you leverage these tools to enhance productivity and maintain accuracy in financial reporting.

To answer this, discuss your methods for keeping clients informed, such as organizing regular check-ins or using technology to share updates. Stress the importance of transparency and responsiveness in building strong client relationships.

Describe specific time management strategies you employ during busy seasons, such as prioritizing tasks, delegating effectively, and setting clear deadlines. Share how you keep your team motivated and focused in high-pressure situations.

Here, provide insight into your review processes, such as double-checking entries, utilizing checklists, and encouraging team collaboration in quality control. Illustrate how you cultivate a detail-oriented culture in your team.

Use this opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills. Discuss the nature of the tax issue, the steps you took to address it, and the positive outcome for the client. This will demonstrate your expertise and initiative.

Share your passion for finance and helping businesses succeed. Discuss how challenges and client interactions inspire you, and how you find fulfillment in driving results and optimizing financial strategies.

In your answer, elaborate on your mentoring approach, including how you provide feedback, share knowledge, and encourage personal growth. Highlight specific examples that showcase your commitment to developing others.

Discuss your short-term and long-term career aspirations, aligning them with the values and growth opportunities at FM Accounting. Emphasize your desire for continual learning, leadership roles, or specialization in certain areas of accounting.