Remote Senior Assurance Accountant - various locations in NC

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The responsibilities for this key position are:

· Developing a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles and financial statement presentations

· Obtaining a thorough understanding of generally accepted assurance standards and common assurance procedures and 

techniques

· Drafting financial statements and reports in accordance with standards

· Assuming responsibility for efficiently supervising both assurance and non-assurance engagements

· Effectively communicating with clients to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of 

disruption to the client

· Demonstrating skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty

· Demonstrating competencies in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards

· Possessing technical knowledge sufficient to train staff accountants

· Reviewing staff workpapers, making certain they are appropriate

· Performing broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, senior managers or partners

is kept to a minimum

· Effective communication skills with staff, supervisors and management

· Training and instructing assistants in work to be performed

· Participating in planning and scheduling of client engagements/assignments

· Meeting time constraints and client deadlines

· Evaluating performance and providing feedback to staff

· Actively pursuing CPA license, if not already obtained

Requirements

- Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree

- Min. of 3-5 years’ experience as a staff accountant

- CPA certified or candidate for the CPA exam

- Membership in AICPA and NCACPA, as applicable 

- Proficiency in use of computers and accounting-related software programs

- Completion of career development requirements for staff level

- Valid driver’s license and good Motor Vehicle Record