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Senior Audit & Tax Associate
Manay CPA Accounting & Tax Services. Lead audit engagements from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, completion, and reporting.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading audit engagements, including risk assessment, substantive testing, and compliance with US GAAP and auditing standards. Proficient in tax return preparation and financial analysis, with strong capabilities in mentoring junior staff and collaborating across teams.
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Audit Engagement LeadershipUS GAAP KnowledgeCPA LicenseThomson Reuters EngagementTax Return Preparation
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Hard Skills
AuditingFinancial AnalysisSubstantive TestingAnalytical ProceduresTax ComplianceFull-Cycle AccountingRegulatory ResearchRisk AssessmentMulti-State Tax ReturnsFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
MentorshipCollaborationOrganizationMulti-TaskingAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Thomson Reuters EngagementUltraTaxQuickBooksMicrosoft OfficeExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA License
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingExternal AuditGAAPIFRSTax Authority Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead audit engagements from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, completion, and reporting.
- Support onboarding for new audit clients, including audit workflow and documentation setup.
- Review junior staff workpapers and audit documentation; provide technical guidance, feedback, and mentorship.
- Perform and evaluate substantive testing and analytical procedures.
- Use Thomson Reuters Engagement to manage audit workpapers, reporting, and compliance tasks.
- Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and other audit documentation.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and audit risks.
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses using UltraTax, including multi-state returns.
- Respond to client inquiries and tax-authority notices; support IRS, state, and local examinations.
- Support bookkeeping and financial reporting using QuickBooks.
- Research auditing, accounting, and tax issues and monitor regulatory changes.
- Assist with U.S. federal and state compliance, year-end reporting, and filing support.
- Work across audit, tax, and accounting engagements throughout the year.
- Collaborate with accounting, advisory, payroll, and operations teams as needed.
- Improve audit and tax workflows and contribute to special projects.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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