Senior Associate - Tax/Audit

Brady Martz and Associates; Grand Forks; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm is seeking a Senior Associate to oversee client engagements, manage the preparation of tax returns, and mentor junior associates. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, preferably in public accounting, and is skilled in communication and technology. Strong organizational skills are essential for this role that involves multiple engagements and deadlines. Competitive benefits including health, dental, and profit-sharing plan are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible time off program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience including managing staff.
• Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership tax returns.
• Provide technical advice and planning services.
• Oversee and review work of Associates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Innovative thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Cloud-based technology

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and other tax returns
• Prepare audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients
• Prepares financial statements, related disclosures, and other required reports
• Provide technical advice and planning services
• Use excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to clients during year-end and general tax planning
• Provide feedback to Managers, Senior Managers and Shareholders
• Participate in the area of business development
• Work as part of a team to provide tax accounting services for clients
• Assume responsibility for completion of tax returns under supervision of Accountant in Charge
• Oversee and review work of Associates including training and mentoring
• Utilize cloud-based technology and other tax software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferred
• 3+ years of accounting required including experience managing staff, preferably in public accounting
• Licensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtaining preferred
• Understanding of Federal and State tax laws and regulations
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Team player
• Ability to think innovatively

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.