Senior Audit Associate

Required Qualifications You are inquisitive and enjoy learning about various client business processes. Travel is typically 10–20 percent. You are motivated to learn and are looking to get promoted throughout your career. You like the challenge of in-charging engagements and providing constructive feedback to other team members. You are a multi-tasking master, and there has never been a deadline you could not meet. You have excellent communication skills as well as the ability to effectively interact with all levels of Firm management, staff, clients, and other external business contacts. You have knowledge of and exposure to a variety of industries. You are a team player and love collaborating with others over sitting in a cube and working alone. You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality. In addition to all of this, you have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, have an active CPA license, and at least 2–3 years of experience in public accounting audit work. Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship. Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Life Initiate kickoff meeting with main client and determine timelines, goals, and expectations of an engagement. You will work with a variety of industries, like for-profit and non-profit. Lead the engagement meeting with audit team members and share your knowledge from the client call. This is where you will set timelines, assign roles, and determine goals for the audit. Conduct fraud interviews on an as-needed basis with CEO, accountants, and other employees. Provide financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures. Coach staff, train on areas of audit, and collaborate on how to best handle aspects of the engagement. Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements. Network, build relationships, and attract new clients or business to the Firm. Attend training seminars, professional development and networking events. #J-18808-Ljbffr