Audit Senior

Audit Senior in Atlanta

We are seeking a dynamic audit senior with a solid command of GAAP and GAAS for our Client's Audit Practice to perform financial statement audits of public and private companies consisting of venture backed startups, family owned businesses and nonprofits in a wide variety of industries including software developers and other technology companies, telecom, life sciences, social media, manufacturers, designers/distributers, action sports, apparel, restaurant chains, defense contractors, museums and other interesting clients. Experience in a national or large regional Firm is a plus. As an Audit Senior you will:

• Work directly with clients on engagements
• Demonstrate an understanding of the client's business including analysis and planning of client engagements
• Plan and design the audit approach for each engagement that identifies critical and significant audit areas
• Identify and assess key accounting and internal control issues and effectively communicate issues to managers
• Supervise and review professional staff to ensure the adequacy and accuracy of work performed
• Perform key communication role between clients, management and staff
• Be responsible for identification and implementation of new accounting pronouncements affecting clients
• Assist in the drafting of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with GAAP
• Review the filings of Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other SEC filings
• Be involved in the client billing process by assisting Managers and Shareholders
• Identify and begin to develop knowledge in selected specialty practice areas
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen to serve clients and develop business
• Train and mentor audit associates

Bachelor's degree required 3 years of experience in public accounting CPA candidates preferred Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally Proficient use of applicable technology Must be able to travel based on client and business needs. Generally, local travel.