Careers - Senior Accountants

What May Surprise You about Snyder Cohn:

At Snyder Cohn, you are more than a number. With over 75 employees, we don’t expect everyone to look a certain way, or work the same schedule or be interested in a “one size fits all” career path. We don’t push everyone to conform to a rigid structure - we value you as an individual. Working here, you simply have more control over your life than you would at larger public accounting firms. Our sophisticated document management system frees you to be productive working on your own schedule, from virtually anywhere. After tax season, you can anticipate a pretty standard 40 hour week except when other critical deadlines occur. If you do have a critical project, we will pay you for the extra hours you work.

Ours is a work environment without pretenses. What you see in the interview is what you see on the job. If you need to talk to a partner, you simply go see them. We don’t work with public companies and larger clients are not more valued than smaller clients. If you are curious, willing to learn from others, willing to be wrong occasionally, and willing to get involved, then you can really thrive here. We provide the perfect environment for your gifts to blossom – on your terms.

Your colleagues are authentic, candid, accessible, warm, friendly, and engaging. Many people chose to work here because they like the challenge, diversity and advancement opportunity of public accounting work, but felt like a number in a larger firm. At Snyder Cohn you’ll never get “lost in the shuffle” or feel like you are “managed by spreadsheet”.

At Snyder Cohn, you matter, but not just to us - you matter to our clients. Most of our long standing clients are closely held private companies, so over the years of working with them, you will really get to know them, you will learn about their dreams and their families and they will take a similar interest in you. Because we retain our clients a long time, no matter what area you specialize in, you will enjoy working with the same clients regularly. Over the years, their needs will evolve, and your role may change, but the bonds of trust that you forge will only grow stronger, and your relationships deeper. You will earn the role of trusted advisor - you become their “wingman.” Many of our employees report that their long-lasting client relationships are one of the most satisfying aspects of working with Snyder Cohn.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant:

In this role you will:

• Perform diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the direction of a senior, supervisor, manager or partner, at all times working to meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Direct and instruct staff accountants where applicable, in work to be performed and electronic work paper review
• Prepare and index electronic work papers; perform various procedures established under generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of clients’ financial matters and their compliance with generally accepted accounting principals
• Prepare routine correspondence to client for approval and signature by a partner; writes comments for management letters
• Draft reports, including footnotes as required; other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned; assists in proofing financial statements and other documents
• Participate in Firm’s business development efforts, including:
  • providing outstanding and timely service to clients;
  • identifying and making partners aware of potential expanded services we can provide to clients;
  • beginning to develop a referral network among professional peers (bankers, lawyers, insurance and investment brokers, etc.)
  • getting involved with professional and civic activities
  • accompanying partners and managers on business development calls
  • participating in business development training
  • begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty

• We embrace a collaborative, supportive work environment. Our open door policy is a hallmark of our firm, and everyone from Staff Accountant to Partner is available.
• You will be working for a financially sound organization.
• You will have the opportunity to work with our processes and make them more efficient to help us serve our clients better.
• You’ll be working for an organization that values people and where service is our focus.
• We value your opinions in helping us achieve our success.
• Our salaries and benefits are competitive. Snyder Cohn offers subsidized health insurance, gym memberships, and parking. We also offer vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and a time bank program. We have employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance as well as an employer-matching 401k plan.
• Recently our Staff Accountants listed their top 10 reasons to work at Snyder Cohn. See their list here:
• We’re proud of the work we do and you will be too.

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