Any recommendations on how to present myself as more qualified candidate for a Senior Accountant role as someone who has only finished one busy season? A former manager I worked with is referring/vouching for me pretty hard but I’m not sure I’m qualified.

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The manager referring you will speak volumes already, that will you put you ahead of many candidates. PA is busy year round, did your really only go through “one busy season”? When it’s appropriate during the interview, talk about the responsibilities you had, how you successfully handled the many engagement deadlines you had, along with firm deadlines/commitments. Because of turnover, A1’s have been performing senior level jobs. Honestly, we’ve seen high performing A1’s perform better than some Seniors. Don’t downplay your career no matter how short it is.

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Thanks for the reply - I did have an extended busy season and was without a senior for a month during that time. Appreciate the advice!

Highlighting experience managing down (staff/interns/offshore teams) and up (managers +). Taking ownership of audit (or sections) from start to finish. Stepping up in client contact. Ability to research/find an answer to things you didn't know.

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