Reach Your Full Potential
at Smith Schafer
Whether you want to work towards a promotion, obtain a certification, or attend a training seminar, Smith Schafer is committed to your professional development.
Smith Schafer focuses on our employees and is always looking for ways to strengthen our team.
We are about the quality of your experience. Our diverse client base fosters learning, creativity, and growth to help you grow as a professional.
%
of our team says they get the formal training they want for their career.
%
of our team said their job makes them feel like they are part of something meaningful.
%
said Smith Schafer enables them to work at their full potential.
One of the positive things about working at a mid-size CPA firm is you get to wear different hats. You’ll have the opportunity to work with different departments, have more client interaction, and learn new things.
Smith Schafer
Career Paths
Smith Schafer promotes team members during our annual review cycle. During this time, your manager or mentor will have a one-on-one conversation about performance and goals. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or have years of experience, our firm is committed to your success and growth.
0-3 years
Staff Accountant
Learning and developing technical competence. Researches technical issues. Learning to establish client expectations. Manages work load and meets deadlines. Works on communication skills and is a team player.
2-5 Years
Senior Accountant
Applies technical competence. Researches technical issues and makes recommendations. Ability to consult on a client’s business and is able to manage a client relationship. Takes responsibility for work product. Manages personal work load and delegates work. Mentors and manages newer staff. Starts to build a network for business development.
3-8 Years
Supervisor
Exhibits high technical knowledge including emerging laws and regulations. Solves complex business problems. Recognizes problems and provides solutions. Seeks opportunities to grow business. Provides team direction and mentoring. Starts to plan and manage projects. Assists in Project Management. Collaborates with Managers, Senior Managers and Principals to identify opportunities to provide additional services.
4-8 Years
Manager
Exhibits high technical knowledge including emerging laws and regulations. Solves complex business problems. Anticipates problems and provides solutions. Seeks opportunities to grow business. Provides team direction and mentoring. Plans and manages projects efficiently. Owns the entire project management cycle. Collaborates with Senior Managers and Principals to identify opportunities to provide additional services.
Career Development Opportunities We Offer
The Smith Schafer environment is fast-paced, growth-oriented, positive, and tight-knit. 100% of our team said they believe Smith Schafer is going in the right direction!