Our client, a well-established and growing CPA firm with a strong presence in the Clearwater market, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant (CPA) to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity driven by growth and client demand and is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a public accounting environment and values long-term career stability.

This role will play a key part in managing client engagements, mentoring staff, and delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services across a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior-level accountant overseeing client engagements from planning through completion
• Prepare, review, and finalize complex financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple clients
• Perform and review adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Lead and review individual, business, partnership, and corporate tax returns
• Research and interpret accounting and tax issues; provide guidance and technical recommendations
• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining strong advisory relationships
• Supervise, mentor, and review work performed by staff and senior-level accountants
• Ensure compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and professional ethics
• Assist with workflow management, deadlines, and engagement prioritization
• Support practice growth initiatives and process improvement efforts as needed

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Active CPA license (required)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience within a CPA firm
• Extensive experience in public accounting and client-facing engagements
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting
• Proven ability to review work and provide technical leadership
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with small to mid-sized business clients across multiple industries
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising accounting staff
• Strong proficiency with accounting and tax software platforms
• Background in advisory or consultative client services