Senior Associate - Audit & Assurance
The firm is one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country. The industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing and professional service firms.
Assurance Senior Associates are responsible for (but not limited to):
· Performing audits and reviewing financial statement audits, benefit plan audits, reviews, and compilations
· Preparing financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with GAAP
· Performing internal control documentation and testing
· Assisting Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners with consulting projects
· Supervise, train, and mentor Associates and Interns in audit and review process of work papers and financial statements
· Meet budget and realization goals
· Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers
· Identify technical skills needed for improvement and improve through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training
Requirements
The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and current CPA license preferred
· 2-4 years experience in the assurance/audit side of public accounting; transportation, manufacturing and/or construction experience a major plus
· Ability and desire to run client engagements including planning, executing, directing, and completing audits, and other service offerings and managing to budget
· Strong Excel skills and well-rounded knowledge of audit and accounting principles
· Proficiency with CCH Pro fx Engagement and IDEA, software considered a plus
· Consultative approach with a focus on providing superior client service
· Ability & willingness to travel to client sites as needed
· Self-directed, autonomous, motivated and ambitious
· Exceptional and proactive communicator (verbal & written)