Real Estate Senior Accountant - Setup Specialist

Hall CPA PLLC•Dallas, TX

5d•$73,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

We are on a mission to change the accounting industry by creating the premier people-first firm where strong and talented team members will thrive. We are innovators of tax services and firm culture with work-life integration. We accomplish this by using the best technology and automation on the market, offering unlimited vacation and sick days, fostering an autonomous work environment, providing ongoing training, and offering health insurance and 401(k) matching. As a Senior Accountant at our firm, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing financial reports from associates and building/maintaining strong client relationships through delivery of financials via virtual meetings and email. You will supervise a team of associates and are responsible for the team’s performance and success. Additionally, you are responsible for providing general accounting guidance to clients and serving as the liaison between accounting and tax to ensure a seamless transition for the client during year-end and tax preparation. Senior Accountants will also provide technical input on accounting issues, train and supervise less experienced staff, and create/implement improvements for the team and firm. We are a 100% virtual CPA firm, with our team located across the United States. As a real estate niche-focused firm, we serve Real Estate Investors, Syndicates, and Fund Managers. Our team has a passion for real estate and often owns investment properties themselves. Team members who thrive at our firm have excellent time management skills, are self-starters, adaptable, take pride in their work, and work well in an autonomous environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
2 years experience as a Senior Accountant overseeing a team of staff accountants recommended
QBO certified

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA recommended or actively pursuing

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of staff accountants to ensure quality and timely delivery of products by clearing roadblocks, setting deadlines, managing capacity, and providing training and guidance
Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA, including policies regarding client confidentiality
Create, review, and deliver high-quality and timely financial statements, including dashboards, KPIs, and forecasting to clients while building and maintaining a strong client relationship, recommending additional firm services where appropriate
Regularly update supervisors, peers, and clients on project status, maintaining prompt (same-day) responsiveness and fostering a culture of accountability
Assist in various projects throughout the year designed to enhance client/employee experience including, but not limited to, client proposals, process improvements, efficiency and effectiveness committees, and development of training materials
Lead efficient client onboarding utilizing project management tracking to ensure a smooth, timely and satisfactory client experience, and ensure a clean year-end hand-off of client information to the tax team
Complete administrative tasks applicable to the role such as maintaining accurate and up to date project information within our project management system, taking and appropriately storing adequate client notes, and adhering to project processes
Engage in relevant CPE opportunities to continuously enhance technical skills and keep current with evolving accounting processes