Senior Accountant CPA

My client is a Certified Public Accounting firm that specializes in providing accounting, payroll and income tax services to family owned/closely held companies in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities.Key Responsibilities May Include• Educate and work with clients to meet their business and personal financial/tax planning needs• Meet with clients to prepare personal and business tax returns• Advise clients regarding small business benefits. Involve clients in tax accounting processes to increase their understanding.• Advise clients relating to changes that impact their business (ownership, financing, law changes, etc)• Be accountable for managing a specific client base from beginning (engagement letters) to end (tax returns and/or financial statements).• Handle/Manage multiple tasks efficiently and timelyRequirements• CPA or EA certification• 5+ years of experience working in public accounting/personal tax preparation• Experience with QuickBooks• Experience with preparation of payroll and related reportsAbilities• Broad understanding of federal and state tax laws• Adept at handling multiple priorities and deadlines• Analyze and communicate to the client vital financial information• Adept at building and sustaining relationships with clients and co-workers• Full time employment. Benefits include: Overtime, Holiday, Personal, Vacation Time Pay, Medical benefits, Pension (SAR SEP with company contribution of at least 5% a year), and education benefits. Flexible summer hours.Benefits• Continuing education credits• Flexible schedule• Health insurance• Paid time off• Retirement plan• Work from homeExperience level: 5 yearsEducation: Associate (Preferred)Experience: Personal Income Tax: 4 years (Preferred)License/Certification: CPA License (Preferred)Schedule: Extended hours, Monday to Friday, Overtime, Year-round workWork Location: In person