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Audit and Tax Senior

Novogradac & Company LLPPortland, Oregon, United StatesFULL-TIME
$77k – $94kPosted 30+ days ago
Private ClientIndirect / VAT
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Role description

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold

ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment

where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we

invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

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

  • 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.

  • 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

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?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees

feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced

work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We are proud to offer

  • 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
  • Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development

opportunities

  • 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
  • Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs),

affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive

environment

  • Compensation: $77,000 to $94,000 depending on experience.  More is possible

if experience dictates.

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t

meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a

workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited

about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every

qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, 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 900 employees and partners with more than

25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac 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:   https://www.novoco.com/careers

[https://www.novoco.com/careers]

Commitment to Inclusion

Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process,

making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special

needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all

backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique

perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.

At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity

Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and

support one another in the workplace.

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.

By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal

information. More information on how we use your personal information may be

found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.

[https://www.novoco.com/notice-collection-employees-and-job-applicants]

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