What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate position at Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors?
Doeren Mayhew is a $170 million certified public accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids, Saranac, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Tampa, Zurich and London. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as one of the Top 55 largest CPA firms in the U.S. If you want to join a company positioned for successful future growth and is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the place for you!
Our firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Troy, MI office. The Senior Associate will have the opportunity to specialize in the non-profit sector. Flexible and reduced work schedules can be arranged for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in the non-profit sector.
- Participate and lead all phases of an audit, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
- Preparation and review of financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, etc.
- Provide tax compliance and consulting services for non-profit clients.
- Prepare 990 tax returns and prepare forms 990-T and certain state filings (if applicable)
- Collaborate with engagement team members and client staff to effectively meet and exceed client expectations in the areas of tax compliance.
- Identify and resolve tax compliance discrepancies and problems that may arise.
- Reviewing and analyzing client internal controls.
- Work closely with clients and associates to develop client and project risk assessments, implementations, and recommendations.
- Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
- Train new and less experienced associates on firm technology, processes and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting required.
- Minimum 2 years of current experience working in public accounting, with non-profit clients.
- Minimum 2 years experience preparing 990 tax returns.
- CPA License preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient knowledge of tax and accounting research techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- ProSystem Engagement experience a plus.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.
