Sr. Audit & Tax Associate

Manay CPA

• $80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax, with leadership experience in fieldwork.
  • Comfortable working across audit, tax, and accounting engagements; audit-only career seekers may not fit well.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and auditing standards is essential.
  • Public accounting or external audit experience is required.
  • CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with individual and business tax return preparation and full-cycle accounting is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Thomson Reuters Engagement, QuickBooks, and UltraTax is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring thorough risk assessment.
  • Support onboarding of new audit clients, facilitating smooth transitions and clear workflows.
  • Review and mentor junior staff on workpapers and audit documentation, providing technical guidance.
  • Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to evaluate financial statement accuracy.
  • Utilize Thomson Reuters Engagement for managing audit workpapers and compliance tasks efficiently.
  • Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, and reconciliations in line with standards.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas of risk requiring further audit focus.
  • Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses, including multi-state returns.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • International work environment
  • Ongoing training opportunities
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Growth opportunities
Full Job Description
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

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