Audit/Tax Senior

Novogradac • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax, audit, and other assignments designated by a Manager. The role is expected to function with minimal supervision, with increased responsibility for engagement management, independent problem-solving, client relationships, team profitability, and supervising and mentoring Staff Accountants.

The Senior Accountant completes client engagements, reviews work, identifies and resolves potential problem areas, conducts business-specific research, and develops and maintains client relationships. The position also involves building expertise in the industries the firm serves, efficiently managing personal and Staff time, and working toward a CPA license if not already obtained. Some positions may be eligible for remote or hybrid arrangements depending on business needs; candidates should discuss options with their recruiter. Evening and weekend work may be needed based on position needs, and domestic travel may be required.

Novogradac is a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco, with more than 900 employees and partners and more than 25 offices. The firm provides audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance, and consulting services, with a focus that includes affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy. Compensation is $87,000 to $108,500 depending on experience, with the possibility of higher compensation based on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance, and 3–5 years of experience in public accounting; alternatively, an appropriate balance of education and work experience.
• Ability to sit for the CPA exam or have passed a section of the exam.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to perform accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to prioritize a fast-paced, varied workload and manage concurrent, shifting priorities.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed.
• Ability to collaborate and foster a productive, team-oriented environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and report-writing tools.
• Professional demeanor with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to meet internal firm deadlines, including time-entry and billing deadlines.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on position needs, and to travel domestically if required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• CPA license.
• Experience with 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 Authorities (HA), Public Housing Authorities, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), Community Development Entity Certification Applications (CDE), property compliance, nonprofits, Single Audit, Uniform Guidance, A-133, forecasting, cost segregation, Year 15 Exit, tax-exempt bond programs, or HOME programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects for designated clients with minimal oversight from Managers.
• Conduct thorough engagement reviews.
• Take increasing responsibility for engagement management.
• Recognize potential problem areas during engagements and propose effective solutions.
• Conduct business-specific research by gathering and analyzing data, interpreting results, compiling reports, and making recommendations.
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain effective client relationships through professionalism, responsiveness, and service-oriented work.
• Build expertise in the firm's industries by seeking out and completing training courses.
• Support team profitability by efficiently managing personal and Staff time, contributing ideas, and adding value.
• Supervise and mentor Staff Accountants.
• Work toward obtaining a CPA license if not already obtained.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, depending on business needs and position.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) package with firm profit-sharing.
• Discretionary annual bonuses for eligible positions and a CPA bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter flex accounts.
• Resources of a national firm.
• Employee Resource Groups and affinity groups.
• Dress for your day policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior