Experienced Audit Associate

Experienced Audit Associate

The Experienced Associate Auditor is expected to further acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Salary Range and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, standard firm benefits

Hours Required: 40 hrs + OT - FLSA Status: Exempt

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Further gain familiarity with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.
• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
• Obtain exposure to the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the clients business.
• Become oriented with the Firms practices, policies, and culture.
• Establish a Continuing Professional Educational program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 4-16 months of recent work experience, encompassing at least one audit busy season, in the field of accounting, with exposure to various responsibilities in public accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel).

Education and Licenses:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• Bachelors degree in any field AND a Masters degree in accounting.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• CPA certification (active) preferred or working toward if not already obtained.