Senior Associate (06908RICSFS)

Goodman & Company is a regional, public accounting firm that delivers innovative accounting, tax, audit and specialized services. We are currently seeking a Senior Associate for our office in Richmond, Virginia. Accountants, consultants, and support staff, using the latest technology and resources serve businesses, individuals, city and county governments, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions and commercial enterprises locally and worldwide. Goodman has enjoyed stable growth over the past few years by providing advanced business solutions to middle market and emerging business enterprises. We have established an entrepreneurial, dynamic working environment that will be the foundation for our continued aggressive growth throughout Virginia and Maryland. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to actively become a contributing factor in our continued growth.  You can learn more about Goodman & Company and our exciting careers at http://www.goodmanco.jobs. Responsibilities:  The responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to: Serves the needs of the client by planning and performing audits, reviews, compilations, and by preparing tax returns, in addition to any other related client needs Coordinates with the Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager, or Partner on all phases of the engagement, including execution of the engagement letter, communications with the client, staffing requirements, job planning, and scheduling Exercises independent thinking skills by making decisions related to engagements to include assessment of engagement risks, determining which procedures to perform to arrive at a desired level of assurance, and evaluating evidence Evaluates the client’s system of internal control, and conducts the engagement plan, preparation, and execution Promptly brings to the attention of the Supervisor, Manager, Senior Manager, or Partner any significant findings or questions that involve accounting principles or financial statement presentation Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, reflective of the company, at all times Requirements:  Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field 3+ years of professional level accounting experience  CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Basic knowledge of keyboarding and ten-key adding machine Knowledge of Accounting Software Systems a plus (i.e. GoSystems, Quickbooks, Prosystems, Peachtree) Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively Human relations skills to deal effectively with visitors, clients, staff, and/or co-workers in a professional manner Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment Must be reliable and able to meet deadlines Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism Must be highly organized As a full-service public accounting firm providing business solutions, Goodman & Company is able to offer our people opportunity and experience in a full complement of industry-specific functions. The tasks assigned will challenge our staff to provide a wide range of accounting solutions. Continued professional experience and growth will be unmatched. Goodman offers career development in areas such as tax, accounting and auditing, estate planning, business valuation, consulting, and much more. Moreover, we offer our employee’s competitive salaries and innovative benefits such as a broad range of industry and management training opportunities provided by our very own GoodCo University. Company: Goodman & Company Location: Glen Allen, VA 23060 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Occupations: General/Other: Accounting/Finance Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Industry: Accounting and Auditing Services