Audit/Tax Senior

Novogradac & Company LLP; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with profit sharing

Discretionary bonuses

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage diverse tax, audit and related assignments with minimal supervision. You will supervise Staff Accountants, build client relationships, and contribute to team profitability while pursuing CPA licensure.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 3–5 years public accounting experience, strong communication, and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; 3–5 years public accounting experience.
• CPA exam eligibility or CPA license is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced and varied workload with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel domestically if required.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects with minimal oversight.
• Conduct engagement reviews and manage engagements.
• Mentor Staff Accountants and supervise the team.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; improve profitability.
• Research business issues, interpret data, and prepare reports.
• Work toward CPA licensure.
• Be available for evenings, weekends, and domestic travel as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA eligibility or CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Report writing tools

Job description

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing firm. The Senior Accountant will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the Manager. At this level, the Senior Accountant should function with minimal supervision, and increased focus is placed on supervising and mentoring Staff, independent problem solving, strengthening client relationships and increasing team profitability. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects for designated clients as directed with minimal oversight by Managers
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews
• Accept increasing responsibility for engagement management
• Recognize potential problem areas during engagements and propose effective solutions
• Conduct business-specific research - gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations
• Develop, strengthen and maintain effective client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness and service-oriented approach
• Enhance skills in the industries the Firm focuses on by seeking out and completing training courses
• Increase the team's profitability by managing your time and the time of Staff efficiently, contributing ideas and adding value
• Supervise and mentor Staff Accountants
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• If not already obtained, work toward obtaining a CPA license

Your Background and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus), and 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed section of the CPA. CPA license a plus.
• Exhibit a strong understanding of accounting and tax rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a level of intellectual curiosity
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities
• Ability to accept constructive feedback from management and make adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools
• Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)
• Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required
• Experience with any of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Affordable Housing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Opportunity Zones (OZ), Renewable Energy Tax Credits (RETC), Historical Tax Credits (HTC), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Real Estate, Developers, Partnerships, Housing Authority (HA), Public Housing Authority, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), Property Compliance, Nonprofit, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, Forecasting, Cost Segregation, Year 15 Exit, Tax-exempt bond and HOME programs.

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration. We are proud to offer increased number of paid holidays per year, competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions, flexible working hours and work arrangements, remote and hybrid opportunities, inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities.

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions & CPA bonus plan
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
• Compensation: $91,000 to $112,500 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

Novogradac & Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity.