Tax Senior Associate

About the role

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Senior Associates are responsible to all levels above the Senior Associate level. Senior Associates simultaneously conduct multiple engagements and maintain secondary contact with clients. The Senior Associate serves as the primary day‑to‑day engagement lead, planning and coordinating work, supervising Associates, and reviewing work performed. Senior Associates demonstrate technical competence, professional judgment, and communication skills essential for developing staff and supporting client relationships. Continuing professional education is more focused in specific technical areas, with management and leadership development beginning at this level.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tax returns and supporting workpapers prepared by Associates for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs and documents tax research and communicates findings to Managers and Partners, as appropriate.
• Coordinates client information requests and monitors tax engagement timelines and deadlines.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Serves as the primary day‑to‑day engagement lead, coordinating workflow, timelines, staffing assignments, and deliverable completion.
• Reviews and prepares workpapers and related client deliverables.
• May begin to specialize in one or more areas of the Firm’s practice.
• Supervises and provides guidance to Associates, including training, feedback, and on‑the‑job development.
• Leads and manages multiple engagements simultaneously, including coordinating staffing, overseeing workflow, and ensuring timely completion of all open items.
• Participates in proposals and other practice development or marketing activities, as appropriate.
• Serves as the primary day‑to‑day contact for client matters relevant to assigned engagements across applicable service lines, escalating significant client concerns, scope changes, and relationship matters to the Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains firm confidentiality.
• Follows firm policies by conforming to procedures outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Develops an understanding of the firm’s vision, plan, and strategies and their role in achieving them.
• Works sufficient hours needed in order to complete projects assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience preferred

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred

Skills

• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to supervise and train Associates effectively
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively
• Willingness to remain current through continuing professional education and ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication
• Flexible working options with generous PTO
• “Dress for Your Day” policy
• Educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals!
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged!
• Reimbursements for some membership dues
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career

Pay

Pay Range: $75,000.00-$100,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, credentials, demonstrated skills, performance, and business need.