Sr. Audit & Tax Associate

Lever, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Manay CPA, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, seeks an experienced audit professional to lead engagements, guide junior staff, and coordinate cross-functional work across audit, tax, and accounting services. The hybrid role emphasizes audit as the primary focus with opportunities to support tax and advisory projects.

Applicants should have strong US GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and a track record in external audit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of auditing, accounting, and/or tax experience including fieldwork and reviewing staff.
• Public accounting or external audit experience required.
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from risk assessment through planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Onboard new audit clients and set up workflows and documentation.
• Review workpapers and mentor junior staff with technical feedback.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess financial statements.

Skills

5+ years experience

US GAAP knowledge

Mentor junior staff

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

Thomson Reuters Engagement

QuickBooks

UltraTax

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Manay CPA is a global, full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience and a diverse team across 4 continents, we proudly support individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.

Our services include business formation, accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and HR solutions—delivered with a personalized, relationship-first approach. We partner with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate the complexities of business and finance with confidence.

Recognized as a Top 100 Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Top 25 Small Business of the Year by the COBB Chamber for four consecutive years, we’re trusted by both local and international clients. Our CEO, Burcu Bree Manay, was also named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for her leadership and impact in the field.

At Manay CPA, your growth is our purpose. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and global collaboration drive real success.

Learn more at www.manaycpa.com

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, completion, and reporting.
• Support the onboarding process for new audit clients, ensuring a smooth transition and clear setup of audit workflows and documentation.
• Review workpapers and audit documentation prepared by junior staff and provide technical guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
• Perform and evaluate substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Use Thomson Reuters Engagement to manage audit workpapers, reporting, and compliance-related tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and other audit documentation in line with professional standards.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of risk that require further audit attention.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses using UltraTax, including multi-state returns, particularly outside of peak audit season.
• Respond to client inquiries and notices from taxing authorities, and support IRS, state, and local examinations by gathering documentation and preparing responses.
• Support bookkeeping and financial reporting for clients using QuickBooks.
• Research complex auditing, accounting, and tax issues, and monitor regulatory changes to provide practical solutions and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Assist with U.S. federal and state compliance requirements related to client engagements, including year-end reporting and filing support.
• Work across audit, tax, and accounting engagements throughout the year. This is a hybrid role by design, with audit as the primary focus.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support accounting, advisory, payroll, or operations teams during off-peak periods or as business needs arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit and tax workflows and contribute to special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax, including experience leading fieldwork and reviewing junior staff work.
• Comfortable working across audit, tax, and accounting engagements. Candidates seeking an audit-only career path are not likely to be a strong fit for this role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Public accounting or external audit experience is required.
• CPA license is preferred; candidates actively pursuing their CPA license with a clear plan toward licensure are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience with both individual and business tax return preparation as well as full-cycle accounting is a big plus.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Engagement, QuickBooks, and UltraTax is a strong plus.
• IFRS experience is a nice to have.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to conduct sophisticated analysis of complex financial data and identify risk areas.
• Highly organized, with strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Positive, team-oriented personality with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience plus performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K plus company match
• Great international work environment
• Excellent ongoing training
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Growth opportunities

Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.