Senior associates work on client engagements in a variety of industries and lines of business, assist on larger client engagements, and perform most work assigned with a minimum level of assistance. They train and lead associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work completed, provide feedback, and direct necessary revisions. Senior Associates must have excellent organizational skills as they coordinate several engagements simultaneously while meeting set deadlines.  The senior associates will begin to work towards a specialty/focus in either an industry and/or line of business.

Prepares individual, corporate, partnership and other tax returns

Assume responsibility for completion of tax returns under supervision of Accountant in Charge

·         Draft and review reports, financial statements and other engagement deliverables 

Provides feedback to Managers, Senior Managers and Shareholders

Participates in the area of business development

Uses excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to clients during year-end and general tax planning

Provide technical advice and planning services

Works as part of a team to provide audit and/or tax accounting services for clients

Oversees and reviews work of Associates including training and mentoring

Utilized cloud-based technology and other audit/tax software

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred

3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting

Experience working in government and/or not-for-profit preferred

Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining preferred

Understanding of GAAP and GAAS

Strong technology skills

Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally

Benefits

Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.