Public Accounting Audit Senior Associate

We know that successful careers lead to successful lives, and we want the best for you. While working for Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) you will receive a competitive salary and benefits (including grad school tuition assistance), a supportive learning environment and growth potential with a wide variety of client work. Join team MBK where depth, drive, and experience come together to shape your professional journey.

Make your mark on your career and your community. MBK is the largest regional public accounting firm based in Holyoke, MA, and is seeking a dedicated candidate to join our team. At MBK, you’ll support businesses and nonprofit organizations across New England and beyond with excellent technical expertise and advisory services.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage personal and team performance expectations, workloads, availability, utilization, and assignment progress to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Understand MBK’s structure, services, clients, vision, business plan, strategies, and financial performance, including how individual work supports Firm goals.
• Organize project activities, review the assigned team’s work for quality and completeness, and deliver client service on time and within scope.
• Apply technical knowledge, research, professional judgment, and writing skills to develop client recommendations, reports, and solutions.
• Develop strong consulting skills by understanding client businesses, identifying needs and opportunities, and recommending practical solutions.
• Build and maintain effective client relationships through professional communication, active listening, responsiveness, and high-quality service.
• Identify client issues, opportunities, and service needs, including opportunities to add value and support business development.
• Follow Firm systems and processes, contribute to knowledge-sharing, and apply lessons learned from client interactions.
• Pursue ongoing learning and development, build specialization, seek feedback, and support Associates and Interns through coaching and knowledge transfer.
• Work collaboratively as an effective team member, support retention and recruiting initiatives, and model professionalism, balance, and enthusiasm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required; MST, MSA, MBA or other industry-related graduate degree is a plus
• CPA or CPA track
• Strong problem-solving, logic, and reasoning capabilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to remain organized and prioritize under time-sensitive and challenging conditions
• High proficiency in technology and applicable software programs, efficient in Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented, fast learner
• Collaborative team player
• Management experience is a plus
• Strong work ethic and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Depth: A strong foundation in accounting, serving Western Massachusetts since 1948.
• Drive: A culture that inspires ambition and growth.
• Experience: Practical, hands-on learning from day one.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCA
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Dress for your day dress code
• On-site parking
• Bonus for new employee referrals
• New client commissions
• Community service opportunities
• Special fun committee events
• 9 annual holidays
• Summer half-day Fridays
• On-site café

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)
• MST, MBA (Preferred)

License/Certifications

• Working towards CPA License

Ability to Relocate

• Holyoke, MA 01040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In-Person, Hybrid flexibility in Holyoke, MA 01040

Location

Western Massachusetts offers a strong quality of life, with welcoming communities, beautiful natural resources, family-friendly towns, and minimal traffic. Located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley, MBK is one of New England’s top mid-size regional CPA firms and a great place to build your career.

Learn more at www.mbkcpa.com/careers

Contact

Katrina Arona

Marketing and Recruiting Associate

karona@mbkcpa.com

413-322-3542

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance