Senior Associate

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The PKF O'Connor Davies Business Solutions practice provides growing and family‑owned businesses accounting, tax and advisory support. From taxation issues and mandatory accounting needs to business restructuring and succession planning, our expertise can make a substantial difference to growing businesses striving to expand their business to a new level and ensure continued success for the next generation.

The Accounting & Tax Senior will lead engagements supported by Partners who will educate, train and promote a great working environment.

• Maintain write‑up, bank reconciliations, payroll/sales tax and complex technical activities and conduct a self‑review before submission.
• Prepare and review financial statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements.
• Oversee multiple client engagements and oversee staff to meet deliverable deadlines within budget, identify roadblocks and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Maintain active communication with clients and manage expectations, ensure satisfaction and lead change efforts.
• Prepare and/or review various tax returns, financial statements, monthly/quarterly write‑up services, engagement documentation and related reports.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classification assigned to various records.
• Conduct tax research, income tax projections and prepare complex entity and individual tax returns/identify multi‑state tax issues.
• Oversee and supervise work of staff and interns and assist/train staff/interns as well as assist manager in the scheduling of staff.
• Identify and communicate to management suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
• Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university is required;
  Master’s in Accounting preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting and tax experience in a CPA firm preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of personal and business taxes.
• Experience working on various commercial engagements preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, CCH Axcess, Prosystems Fx and other accounting‑related software packages.
• Working additional hours may be needed to meet client deliverables.
• Travel to various local client locations via personal vehicle may be required.

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000-$90,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&DD, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit‑Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work‑life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Eligibility for benefits is determined based on position, hours worked, and other criteria. Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

We are interested in all qualified candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies:

PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.