EBP Assurance Senior

Company: Smith + Howard Career
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

EBP Assurance Senior Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith Howard. Smith Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application. Summary In our Assurance role, your primary focus will be on Employee Benefit Plan audits, while providing clients across a variety of industries with quality services and personal attention. This will include assisting in planning the audit approach, preparing supporting workpapers, and overseeing staff. This is an excellent opportunity to specialize in a high-demand service line and contribute to a growing practice. Remote options are available. Essential Functions Lead and support audits for defined contribution pension plans, defined benefit pension plans, and health plans Lead and oversee staff through compliance testing on various types of defined benefit plans Listen and communicate effectively with clients to learn engagement expectations and develop long-term relationships Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners Identify value added suggestions from audit and reviews for client utilization Be aware of developments, pronouncements, and research technical issues, and participate in internal training as appropriate. Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities Position Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Human Resources Management, or other relevant degree program Two to five years of public accounting experience or payroll and benefits experience, preferred CPA license or HR certification encouraged but not required Strong basic knowledge of accounting procedures and/or employee benefit plans Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Regular travel to office or client sites not required, but occasional travel for new client setup, conferences, or training is expected

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