Senior Staff Accountant

Honolulu, HI 96813

Posted: 05/31/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Accounting Job Number: 21942

Job Description


Bishop & Co. is seeking top talent for a respected CPA firm to find a skilled Senior Staff Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and leadership ability. This role offers the opportunity to oversee junior staff, manage complex client engagements, and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting across a variety of industries.

If you're a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys working independently, mentoring others, and contributing to a collaborative, client-centered environment, this could be the right next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day financial reporting and review accounting staff work

  • Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts in line with firm procedures

  • Prepare and analyze client financial statements and month-end close

  • Assign work and support the development of junior accounting team members

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, SSARS, and firm quality standards

  • Work with tools including QuickBooks (Online/Desktop), bill.com, CCH Engagement, and Excel

  • Research accounting issues and provide solutions to the engagement team

  • Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams to keep projects moving

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

  • 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; CPA or CGMA preferred

  • Proven ability to lead or mentor staff and manage multiple priorities

  • Strong technology skills and experience in a paperless environment

  • QuickBooks Online certification or willingness to obtain it annually

  • Ability to work independently with strong time management and accuracy

  • Dedicated home office setup that meets firm technology requirements

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to step into a leadership-focused accounting role

  • Long-term career growth with a stable and supportive CPA firm

  • Hybrid work model and technology-forward operations

  • Competitive compensation and full benefits package
  • Work with a team that values quality, collaboration, and client service
  • Salary: $68,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience
  • Location: Honolulu - In office

Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawai?i. We charge no fees to candidates and our client services are 100% guaranteed.

To apply, please send your resume to:
Bishop & Company
Phone: 808-839-2200
Website: www.bishopco.net
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