Audit/Tax Senior

Novogradac & Company LLP
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2024 CLOSED ON 8/4/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit/Tax Senior position at Novogradac & Company LLP?

Position Summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our fast-growing firm. The Senior Accountant will manage a variety of tax, audit and other assignments as designated by the 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. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions And Responsibilities

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


Your Background And Skills

  • 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 coworkers and clients
  • Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)
  • Available to work evenings and weekends based on position needs and to travel domestically if required


Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus), and 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience. Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed section of the CPA. CPA license a plus.

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?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally. We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture.

  • 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
  • Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace


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
  • Compensation: $82,000 - $106,000 depending on experience. More is possible if experience dictates.


Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, 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 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP 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.

Ready to learn more?

To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:

Novogradac & Company LLP offers a progressive work environment, competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k).

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.

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