Accounting - Princpal Accountant

Job ID: 24-01709
Principal Accountant
Richmond, VA
MUST:
Experienced Principal Accountant
Must be CPA certified and have an active CPA license to practice in Virginia
10+ years of experience in public accounting
Possess a high level of competence in their area of specialty and complies with relevant statutory and professional standards
Track record of effectively managing work in progress (WIP,) billing, and accounts receivable
Ability to maintain admirable realization and utilization rate for client base and personal billings
Ability to understand and articulate the business model, including administrative, client and staff policies and processes
Able to proactively generate innovative solutions to client challenges
High degree of technical competency in broad range of individual and business tax returns corporate and pass through entity work
Knowledge of accounting and financial software
Ability to explain complex accounting data in a simple way
Ability to analyze complex systems
Bachelor s degree in accounting required
DUTIES:
Achieves results (additional clients and/or client billings) from business development efforts
Develops, leads and participates in initiatives to recruit talented people
Spearheads or supports development of profitable new service lines
Plans and executes engagements such that assignments are carried out properly and exceed client expectations
Understands and articulates the business model, including administrative, client and staff policies and processes
Adheres to and follows the policies and procedures as established for all team members of the Firm, including time entry, billing and collections, technology use and service methodologies
Provides the Firm with any assigned or appointed internal functions in an effective and efficient manner
Exercises financial accountability for the performance of a client base or service line
Services a client billing base as engagement principal
Creates personal billing production by service to clients (hours times billing rate invoices and collected)
Demonstrates effective skills of managing work in progress (WIP,) billing, and accounts receivable
Maintains admirable realization and utilization rate for client base and personal billings
Provides client service opportunities for accounting staff on a consistent year round basis
People Development, Teamwork and Leadership Provides a challenging and supportive atmosphere for all staff and principals to achieve their career and financial goals
Uses the appropriate resources to serve clients that are the best fir for the job and provides an opportunity for growth and development of the staff
Participates in the Firm s mentoring and/or performance management programs by meeting with assigned staff and conducting performance reviews
Commands respect within the Firm from the principals and staff, and within the community, including clients Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.