Chief Accountant Job Description Sample Template
1
This free Chief Accountant job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Chief Accountant to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.
Chief Accountant Job Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced, and thorough chief accountant to join our rapidly growing firm. In this role, you will demonstrate your management skills and accounting expertise in a variety of personal and corporate accounting practices, including overseeing payroll and taxes. You must be highly accurate and efficient, utilizing your vast knowledge of the current tax code, upholding our standard of exceptional customer service, and, above all else, ensuring that consistent, accurate accounting services are provided to our clients daily.
Chief Accountant Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the entire accounting team
- Conduct all necessary training to keep the team's skills and knowledge up to date
- See that tax interviews are conducted properly with clients
- Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled
- Review corporate and personal income tax returns to ensure accuracy
- Advise business owners and individuals regarding the tax code
- Oversee the processing of state and federal payroll taxes
- Maintain current and garner new client relationships
- Monitor and mentor/train junior staff, clerks, and bookkeepers
- Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations at all times
- Uphold the excellent reputation of our firm
- Maintain constant communication with the IRS, state agencies, and our clients
- See that tax consults and onboarding procedures are in place for new clients
- Maintain highly organized and updated client files
- Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals
- Report directly to the operations manager
Chief Accountant Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
- Quickbooks ProAdvisor certification required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in management
- Minimum 7 years' experience as a CPA in a corporate setting
- Extensive corporate and personal tax experience
- Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases
- Expertise working with Quickbooks and financial statements
- Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
- Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers
- Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding phone and email etiquette
- Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Able to motivate the team and lead by example
Visit our Job Description Template Sample Library Job Description Template Sample Library to view more templates
ZipRecruiter is the Smartest Way to Hire
1
This template is provided for informational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for selecting an accurate and non-misleading job title and description, and ensuring that a job posting does not otherwise violate any applicable laws or ZipRecruiter’s Terms of Use, rests solely with the employer. ZipRecruiter makes no representation as to whether the template above accurately describes the employer’s job posting. Please review our Terms of Use and Job Posting Rules for further information.