PWA Senior Accountant

About the role

We are a national certified public accounting and consulting firm dedicated to real estate and community development. Founded in 1989, we have more than 900 employees across 25 offices nationwide. Our services include audit, tax, valuation, litigation support, property compliance, and general consulting in affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy.

Key Focus Areas

• Prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance analyses and reporting
• Renewable energy tax credit projects, including ITC and PTC engagements
• Review and analysis of certified payroll, contractor documentation, and compliance records
• Agreed-upon procedures engagements and client-facing compliance deliverables
• Research and application of Department of Labor and IRS guidance related to PWA and tax credits

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit projects for designated clients as directed with minimal oversight by Supervisors or 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
• 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
• If not already obtained, work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced degree is a plus)
• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting, and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience
• Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam is a plus
• 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 co-workers and clients
• Ability to meet internal Firm deadlines (time entry, billing, etc.)
• 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

Benefits

Novogradac offers a competitive salary range of $77,000 to $94,000 depending on experience, with additional opportunities for growth. We also provide:

• 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
• Strong growth opportunities
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life/disability insurance, commuter flex accounts and a 401(k)
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Pay

$77,000 to $94,000 depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time