PWA Senior Accountant

Novogradac; Dover (OH); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Remote work options

401(k) with profit sharing

CPA bonus program

Job summary

Novogradac is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax, audit and related engagements with a focus on prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) compliance and renewable energy–related work. The role emphasizes supervising staff, problem solving, and client relations to improve profitability.

You will analyze payroll, documentation, and tax credit projects, applying DOL/IRS guidance, and contribute to training and team growth while progressing toward CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 2–3 years of public accounting experience; CPA exam in progress or passed sections is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for the CPA exam or have passed sections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects for designated clients with minimal oversight.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Accept increasing responsibility for engagement management.
• Identify problems during engagements and propose effective solutions.
• Perform business research, analyze data, interpret results, and compile reports.

Skills

CPA exam

Verbal & written communication

Accounting & tax rules

Time management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA exam eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Dare to bring your unique perspective?

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the Supervisor or 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. This posting is primarily focused on prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) compliance and renewable energy–related engagements. While the position operates within the Firm’s broader Tax/Audit practice, the individual in this role will spend the majority of their time supporting clients with PWA compliance, renewable energy tax credit projects, and related consulting engagements, while developing specialized technical expertise in these areas. The responsibilities, qualifications and expectations outlined in this job description apply broadly; however, day‑to‑day assignments and client work will be aligned primarily with PWA compliance and renewable energy–related engagements based on business needs.

Key Focus Areas May Include

• Prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance analyses and reporting
• Renewable energy tax credit projects, including Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC) engagements
• Review and analysis of certified payroll, contractor documentation, and compliance records
• Agreed‑upon procedures engagements and client‑facing compliance deliverables
• Research and application of Department of Labor and IRS guidance related to PWA and tax credits

Your Contributions And Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects for designated clients as directed with minimal oversight by Supervisors or 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.
• If not already obtained, work toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Your Background And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus) and 2-3 years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam is 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 co‑workers and clients.
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)

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: $79,000 to $96,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. 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.