Accounting

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.