Job Opening: Senior Associate (Tax or Audit)

Position: Senior Associate (Tax or Audit) (Permanent)

Location: Honolulu

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 annually (depending on experience)

Parking: Not provided

The Senior Associate is a key contributor in providing high-quality tax or audit services to clients. This role involves managing client engagements, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Tax Focus

1. Prepare and review complex tax returns, including individual, corporate, partnership, and trust returns.
2. Conduct tax research and provide technical guidance on tax compliance, planning, and advisory projects.
3. Identify and communicate tax strategies and potential planning opportunities to clients.
4. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
5. Assist with IRS and state agency audits and correspondence.
6. Collaborate with managers and partners to resolve complex client issues.

Audit Focus

1. Lead and supervise audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.
2. Review work papers, financial statements, and audit reports for accuracy and compliance with GAAP/GAAS.
3. Evaluate and test internal controls, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
4. Train and mentor junior staff, providing constructive feedback to enhance their technical and professional development.
5. Develop and maintain client relationships by addressing their needs and ensuring satisfaction.
6. Stay updated on new accounting and auditing standards and their application.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
  
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on tax or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and/or tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tax/audit tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in firm-sponsored training, networking events, and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the firm’s culture by embodying core values such as integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 
  
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on tax or audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and/or tax laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tax/audit tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in firm-sponsored training, networking events, and business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the firm’s culture by embodying core values such as integrity, collaboration, and innovation.