The Senior Accountant will prepare and review tax returns, manage audits, mentor junior staff, and provide financial analysis and consulting.
Senior Accountant
Job Description
Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to step into a senior role where your expertise truly makes an impact? We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected CPA firm in Wheat Ridge, CO. With over three decades of experience serving businesses in industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, this is your chance to work with a diverse client base while advancing your career in public accounting.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the preparation and review of complex individual, business, and trust tax returns
• Manage and execute audits and assurance engagements, from planning through financial statement preparation
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff while fostering their growth
• Perform advanced accounting, reporting, and financial analysis for clients across industries
• Research complex accounting and tax issues and deliver practical, client-focused solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor during client meetings and presentations
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to firm growth
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA license preferred; active CPA candidates considered)
• 3–6 years of progressive public accounting experience (audit + tax required)
• Proficiency with accounting/tax software and Microsoft Office
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and auditing standards
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal communication with the ability to build lasting client relationships
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Direct collaboration with partners and senior leaders
• Exposure to diverse industries and a mix of tax, audit, and consulting work
• Clear pathways for career advancement + CPA support
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• A culture that values professionalism, respect, and meaningful client relationships
Job Description
Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to step into a senior role where your expertise truly makes an impact? We’re seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established and highly respected CPA firm in Wheat Ridge, CO. With over three decades of experience serving businesses in industries such as construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, this is your chance to work with a diverse client base while advancing your career in public accounting.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the preparation and review of complex individual, business, and trust tax returns
• Manage and execute audits and assurance engagements, from planning through financial statement preparation
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff while fostering their growth
• Perform advanced accounting, reporting, and financial analysis for clients across industries
• Research complex accounting and tax issues and deliver practical, client-focused solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor during client meetings and presentations
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to firm growth
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA license preferred; active CPA candidates considered)
• 3–6 years of progressive public accounting experience (audit + tax required)
• Proficiency with accounting/tax software and Microsoft Office
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations, and auditing standards
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal communication with the ability to build lasting client relationships
Why You’ll Love It Here
• Direct collaboration with partners and senior leaders
• Exposure to diverse industries and a mix of tax, audit, and consulting work
• Clear pathways for career advancement + CPA support
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• A culture that values professionalism, respect, and meaningful client relationships
Top Skills
Accounting Software
Gaap
MS Office
Tax Software
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