POSITION FILLED: Senior Accountant - A Modern Firm Passionate About Helping Business Owners

Job Title: Senior Accountant - Will consider virtual!

ABOUT QUICK ASSIST

Quick Assist is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the heart of the twin cities. We started out as a small firm in 2015 and grew quickly due to the high level of service we provide.

We love to assist small business owners in reaching their goals, whatever they may be. We have a particular passion for helping entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, and staffing companies make better business decisions. Our goal is to deliver quality accounting solutions quickly and efficiently by providing our clients with the information, support, and guidance they need to make educated decisions.

Our company values:

  • We only do purposeful work – we use our time and skills wisely so we can bring immense value to our clients. 

  • We are dedicated to the work, our clients and each other.

  • We provide high-level competence with a human touch – personal connection is important to us!

  • We strive to be on the leading edge of our industry, without falling off.

  • We do the right thing.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday 8-5:00

Please Note: We are open to having this position work remotely/virtually.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports for individuals and companies, auditing financial reports for compliance, and reviewing company’s financial status. This person is responsible for performing complex tax preparation, preparing and analyzing financial reports for individuals and companies, as well as reviewing client’s financial status to ensure there are no discrepancies. They also provide work direction and technical guidance to team members. The Senior Accountant is instrumental in contributing to the overall sales and growth of the company. Other responsibilities:

  • Performs duties related to bookkeeping, preparation of government audits, taxes, and financial planning.

  • Prepares complex tax returns and tax research for individuals and corporations.

  • Reviews account information supplied by client; meeting with or calling client with questions.

  • Works with tax returns and analyzes financial information to ensure client’s questions are answered and information is interpreted accurately.

  • Recognizes, anticipates, and resolves tax issues; makes recommendations.

  • Audits accounts for errors, identifies, and investigates variances.

  • Recommends fiscally advantageous methods to save client’s money, advising clients on tax ramifications of business decisions.

  • Reviews work of staff members.

  • Trains, mentors, and provides work direction to staff members.

  • Markets firm services to existing and prospective clients.

  • Meets productivity and efficiency standards (billable hours).

  • Participates in strategic planning.

  • Maintain, train, develop, and direct staff members.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Required education and experience:

  • Intuit certified OR adept in Quickbooks.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Three or more years of accounting and tax experience.

  • Impeccable communication and time management skills.

  • Strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

  • People and client centric.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Energetic; works well in a fast paced and up beat office atmosphere.

  • Excels in a collaborative team environment.

 

Preferred education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

  • CPA certification preferred or in process.

  • Strong supervisory experience desired.

  • Fluent in Hubdoc and Bill.com preferred.

We offer generous employee benefits, including: employer paid health insurance for employee (health insurance coverage is available to family members), PTO, IRA match, and free parking!

Job Type: Full-time

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to: hello@approachmn.com.  No phone calls please.

Quick Assist is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ailee Nelson