HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting.

Senior Associates have the technical knowledge and experience to work independently and often lead one or more Associates, in delivering the growth mindset experience to our public and middle market clients. They often lead Associates, instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions. Most work is performed with minimal assistance. Elevates complex issues to higher-level staff.
Essential functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Performs diversified accounting, consulting, and tax assignments under the direction of Supervisor, Manager or Partner.
• Prepares various types of tax returns with little assistance other than complex items.
• Ability to research and understand more complex issues and respond to taxing authority.
• Prepares financial calculations and models.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and 

Firm standards.

• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn & grown in their career.

• Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client projects.
• Documents work performed and summarizes any findings.
• Prepares written reports and/or sections to be included in a report.
• Assists in proofing schedules, calculations, work papers, reports, and other documents.
• Performs other duties as needed in projects and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Assists in recruiting entry-level and experienced staff by serving as “greeters” for on-campus interviews and such other recruiting duties as needed and attend Beta Alpha Psi events, career days, and functions at colleges and universities sponsored by the Firm.
• Develops relationships with clients and provides high quality client service. Adding value to 

clients’ businesses is an integral part of the job requirements. Begins to learn cross-selling opportunities and refer those opportunities to more qualified professionals.

• Accepts responsibility for accuracy of data entry, accumulation, and maintenance in all aspects of what we do as an accounting and consulting Firm.
• Learns through Performance Advisor or direct Supervisor proper delegation and management of workload and demonstrates ability to properly delegate and manage workload.
• Assists in marketing the Firm.

Work environment

Work to be performed in HORNE office setting or remotely

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Required education and experience

• Normally one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in public accounting or consulting, demonstrating a progression in complexity and number of projects
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, or degree appropriate to practice area
• Current and valid CPA license strongly preferred. If not currently a CPA, the ideal candidate must be CPA eligible and working toward obtaining licensure by taking and passing applicable state CPA exam
• If CPA, must be a member in good standing with the AICPA and respective state societies