Senior Audit Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Audit Associate/Supervisor

Candidates should have 3 - 8 years of recent regional public accounting experience. Audit experience involving closely held businesses, not-for-profits, and employee benefit plans (ERISA), is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Experience in compilation, review and audit engagements

• Lead client audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timeliness.

• Evaluate audit programs and testing procedures and tailor to client needs.

• Acquire a strong understanding of client businesses and industries.

• Obtain and review evidence to ensure audit conclusions are well-documented.

• Identify and communicate issues, proposing solutions and recommendations for improvement in internal controls and processes.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, interacting with client personnel to gather information and address issues.

• Stay updated on industry trends, changes in accounting and auditing standards (GAAP, GAAS), laws, and regulations.

• Conduct technical research on engagement discrepancies and complex accounting/auditing matters.

• Actively participate in professional development and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field

• CPA or progress towards obtaining certification

• 3-5 years of audit experience

• Strong analytical skills, advanced accounting knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and word), Quickbooks, and audit and engagement management software (like ProSystem fx Engagement).

• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple phases of the engagement (planning, preparation, testing, and reporting)

• Organizational and time management skills