Senior Accountant - Accounting & Auditing

 As a Senior Accountant- ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING at Clayton & McKervey, you will work with our clients who are growth-driven, middle-market entrepreneurs with a global reach.  You will manage multiple assignments and deliver quality solutions for our multinational clients. You will invest in our international clients while we invest in you!  Senior Accountant, Accounting & Auditing  Essential Job Functions Participates in planning and scheduling of client engagements. Oversees and instructs assigned Staff Accountants, and Intern positions as necessary. Prepares and reviews work papers; performs procedures established under generally accepted auditing, review, or compilation standards to ensure accuracy and validity. Prepares complicated financial statements with appropriate notes. Prepares client tax returns for individual, corporate, partnership, and others. Prepares routine correspondence; processes reports; develops/maintains spreadsheets; assists in research of complex technical issues as necessary. Demonstrates advanced working knowledge and understanding of audit, review, and compilation compliance and relevant matters.  Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of the tax process. Demonstrates ability to monitor project status to meet budgets, deadlines and quality control standards; appropriately prioritizes multiple assignments. Process knowledge of applicable pronouncements and perform related engagements in accordance with GAAS, GAGAS, SSARS, etc. Maintains independence with attestation clients in fact, and in appearance, in accordance with AICPA and GAGAS standards. Develops an understanding of clients’ business, and of the unique aspects of each client’s industry. Meets w/clients on a regular basis. Develops meaningful management letter comments for clients for improving controls, procedures, and business profitability. Assumes responsibility for client workload; anticipates or recognizes problems/issues and recommends solutions in a timely manner; keeps manager and/or partner informed. Actively promotes and facilitates teamwork throughout the firm. Develops / maintains referral network; actively pursues opportunities for firm growth, identifying additional client needs. Perform a variety of assigned firm management / administrative responsibilities, including performance feedback as requested. Maintain and expand professional skills via CPE and other sources Qualifications Minimum of two to three years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting, with demonstrated advanced knowledge of audit accounting. Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and completion of hours required to sit for the CPA exam. Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office package, and the ability to quickly become proficient in the firm’s other information technology tools. Qualified candidates will also possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the strong ability to plan and organize work for self and others, and strong interpersonal skills.   Commitment to... Quality Performance A Passion to help others succeed A Can-do attitude A Desire to have fun Courage to go places you’ve not gone before Company: Clayton & McKervey PC Location: Southfield, MI 48075 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Occupations: Audit Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Industry: Accounting and Auditing Services