AUDIT SENIOR CPAVALiNTRYs CPA Division works exclusively in PUBLIC ACCOUNTING as a premier, nationwide provider of staffing services for Big 4, Large, Mid-size and Small firms.
As a result, RECENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
RESPONSIBILITIESTheASSURANCE SENIORASSOCIATEworks directly with Managers and Partners of the firm to support our Affordable Real Estate clients.
We help our Assurance Senior Associates grow and develop their career through collaborative workgroups and mentoring across peers and managers.
Seniors are instrumental in mentoring and developing Associate level staff, and is the primary lead on client engagements walkthroughs, reviewing work papers, and helping to identify/resolve audit issues.ASSURANCE SENIOR ASSOCIATESreview and prepare financial statements, footnotes, and work papers.
They demonstrate professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations.
The Assurance Senior Associate effectively analyzes client transactions, recognizing potential or existing problems, conducts appropriate research, and works closely with managers on resolving the issue.SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:* Understanding the purpose ofaccounting and general ledger recording procedures.* Performing accountingprocedures and/or tax applications in accordance with firm standards andin an accurate, thorough and timely manner, including proposing journalentries to client general ledgers* Serving as the Engagement Leadon specific client accounts, taking responsibility for pre-engagementplanning, execution, and final deliverable* Developing a detailedengagement work plan, illustrating budgets and schedules* Monitoring project statusagainst the work plan and communicate schedule adjustments to managersand/or partners* Developing a professional relationship with the client and serve as the primary point-of-contactREQUIRED SKILLS:* Education: BS/BA accounting; CPA designation or eligibility to sit is required* Minimum 3-5 years of audit& accounting experience in a public accounting arena;* Excellent analytical,technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, andPCAOB rules and standards* Knowledge of FAR and CAS* Exceptional client service andcommunication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships* Strong leadership, andmentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, andpresentation skills* Computer expertise includingknowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impactof technology* Strong research skills* Proven technical skills with MSOffice applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook; audit software, AuditPro,ProSystems or GoSystems, and Caseware experience is a plus* Solid organizational skillswith a demonstrated ability to multi-task