Senior Associate - Tax and or Audit

Brady Martz; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Group term life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Brady Martz in Grand Forks, ND seeks a Senior Associate to support client engagements with strong organizational and communication skills. You will independently handle tasks, assist larger engagements, and mentor Associates while ensuring deadlines are met.

The role requires accounting experience, CPA/CMA license or progress toward licensure, and the ability to lead multiple projects with accuracy and high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business; accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting including staff management.
• Licensed CPA or CMA or pursuing licensure is preferred.
• Understanding of Federal and State tax laws/regulations.
• Strong technology skills with tax software proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication; team player.
• Ability to think innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services.
• Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance and tax planning to clients.
• Apply sound judgment for client recommendations and year-end planning.
• Review Associates' work and guide revisions.
• Train and mentor Associates for professional development.
• Complete tax returns under supervision of Accountant in Charge.
• Communicate engagement progress to Managers and Principals.
• Participate in business development initiatives.
• Collaborate to deliver high-quality tax and accounting services.
• Utilize cloud-based technology and tax software efficiently.

Skills

Staff management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team player

Multi-project management

Deadline orientation

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Cloud-based tools

Job description

Senior Associates support client engagements across a variety of industries and service lines. They work independently on most assigned tasks, assist with larger and more complex engagements, and serve as a key resource for Associates through training, mentoring, and review of work. Senior Associates are expected to manage multiple engagements at once, meet established deadlines, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns
• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services
• Prepare financial statements, related disclosures, and required reports
• Provide technical guidance and tax planning services to clients
• Apply sound judgment and analysis to make client recommendations, including year-end and ongoing tax planning
• Review Associates' work, provide feedback, and guide necessary revisions
• Train and mentor Associates, supporting their professional development
• Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of the Accountant in Charge
• Communicate engagement progress and feedback to Managers, Senior Managers, and Principles
• Participate in business development initiatives
• Collaborate as part of a team to deliver high-quality tax and accounting services
• Utilize cloud-based technology and tax software to complete engagements efficiently

Requirements

• 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.