Assurance Senior

Job Summary The Assurance Senior will coordinate day‑to‑day audit duties, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap‑up. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying GAAP, documenting, validating, testing, and assessing control systems, acting as the client contact for basic questions, and participating in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements. Responsibilities Apply knowledge of the collective effect of various factors on internal control effectiveness, mitigating risks, and documenting and assessing control design and operating effectiveness. Apply GAAP principles to client transactions, communicate disclosure requirements, draft complex financial statements, recognize new pronouncements, and discuss alternative accounting principles with senior staff. Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, review SEC filings for accuracy, prepare communications to clients and audit committees, and plan and execute internal control audits under Section 404. Apply GAAS to complex audit issues, formulate audit plans, employ audit skepticism, and document deviations from BDO policy. Apply BDO audit approach and methodologies, ensuring fieldwork is completed on schedule and within budget. Conduct research using internal and external tools, document findings, and assist engagement managers in preparing audit planning memoranda and budgets. Provide performance feedback to Audit Associates and supervise work assignments. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required). Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in any focus area plus CPA certification (required). Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred). Experience: At least two (2) years of audit experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services (required). Basic supervisory experience (preferred). License/Certifications: Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion (required). CPA certification (preferred). Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (preferred). Experience with assurance applications and research tools (preferred). Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Solid understanding of audit planning and execution for public and private companies. Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.). Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction at all levels. Ability to multi‑task, work independently and in a team, and manage deadlines with attention to detail. Superior analytical and diagnostic skills for complex issue resolution. Project management skills. Salary & Benefits California: $88,000 – $105,000 Colorado: $80,000 – $85,000 Cleveland, Ohio: $75,000 – $82,000 Illinois: $82,000 – $90,000 Maryland: $78,000 – $93,000 Minnesota: $76,000 – $82,000 Massachusetts: $81,500 – $90,000 New Jersey: $80,000 – $95,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 – $115,000 Washington: $82,000 – $95,000 Washington DC: $80,000 – $100,000 Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Legal Statement BDO USA, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and job applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA