Senior Staff Accountants will have 3-6 years of accounting experience. Although it is not mandatory that Senior Staff has successfully passed the CPA exam, it is preferred. Direction of an engagement is assigned to a Senior Accountant. Additional responsibilities include:
- Develop relationships with the client and understand their accounting systems
- Supervise, review and evaluate Staff Accountants
- Plan, direct and complete smaller engagements
- Recognize potential tax and audit issues
- Review less complicated tax returns
- Make suggestions regarding tax, audit and management services
- Conduct research and prepare memorandums regarding tax matters
