Audit Senior or Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description:

100 years strong, Monroe Shine is one of the largest, most respected independent CPA & Business Consulting firms in the region. Monroe Shine is committed to serving private businesses, their owners, individuals, and nonprofit entities through our mission to help every client achieve their highest level of success. We set ourselves apart from other firms by providing customized CPA solutions, friendly and responsive customer service you deserve.

Summary:

Our Monroe Shine offices are growing! We have a great opportunity for both Senior and Manager-level experienced Audit Staff. The Audit Senior or Audit Manager must exhibit a high standard of professional ethics and accept responsibility as the in-charge accountant for assigned audit areas on privately owned business, not-for-profit, and employee benefit plan audits. This position offers full benefits, competitive compensation and a strong opportunity to advance your career at a firm that believes in and respects a work-life balance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Essential duties and responsibilities will depend on the applicants level of experience but may include the following:
• Report to the Director of Audit & Accounting and Firm Officers
• Perform audit planning procedures and prepare audit budgets and work programs
• Schedule, delegate, and review the work performed by audit staff and evaluate their performance
• Evaluate internal controls and prepare audit programs addressing the various audit areas identified during audit planning
• Review work papers for accuracy and completion and financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures
• Supervise multiple audit engagements simultaneously
• Ensure complete and timely audit wrap-up to include finalization of audit work programs and work papers, preparation of financial statements and other management reports, and clearing review items provided by the audit partner
• Communicate progress of engagements, significant audit findings, client communication, and opportunities for additional client services with the audit partner
• Adhere to and promote firm policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Project management, analytical, oral, and written skills required
• Ability to complete assignments within time constraints provided
• Four year accounting degree and CPA certification required
• Minimum of 3 years recent work experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm
• Specific experience in not-for-profit, construction, manufacturing, and/or employee benefit plan audits would be helpful
• Experience with ProSystems Engagement and Thomson Reuters Checkpoint helpful

Monroe Shine prides itself on fostering a team-oriented environment where every employee works for the firm, not just a particular supervisor. Accordingly, we ask all employees to act in the best interests of the firm, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. We look to our employees to take the initiative so that we always serve our clients and each other to the best of our abilities.