Senior Accountant - Bellville, TX - DBHW Wealth Partners : Job Details

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial reports for clients, applying accounting principles and procedures, analyzing financial information, and responding to client questions and concerns.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field or substantial previous experience, required. CPA certification is preferred, not required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and payroll.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Able to review the work of others.
• Able to research, correct, and implement new or transitioning accounting clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and various accounting software.

Responsibilities:

• Provides insights, guidance, and explanations to clients regarding financial statements and other financial transactions.
• Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements for clients from various industries. 
• Prepares payroll, payroll returns, and payroll tax deposits. 
• Record fixed assets, schedule depreciation, book accruals and other closing entries. 
• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the books. 
• Investigates unusual or unknown transactions. 
• Collaborates with tax team to verify accurate financial statements are ready to use for tax return preparation. 
• Train, coach, and mentor less-experienced staff. 
• Recommends updates to enhance the accounting and tax processes. 
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
• Become familiar with the firm's policies and procedures.
• Ensure the confidentiality of each client by following all company procedures regarding information handling.