Audit Staff Accountant

Overview

OBJECTIVE : In fulfilling the Firm's mission, the A&A Staff Accountant is the team member who performs most of the day-to-day fieldwork on accounting and auditing engagements. The Staff Accountant supports the Firm's goals and values through all professional communications and the maintenance of positive working relationships. Depending on the size and complexity of the engagement, an A&A Staff Accountant may function as a light Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities

ENGAGEMENT

• Works on various audit or accounting under direct supervision of a superior (depending on the size of the engagement, the supervisor could be a Senior Accountant, Manager or Officer).
• Prepares workpapers following the Firm policies and procedures.
• Prepares financial statements.
• Brings unusual / significant accounting and auditing questions to the supervisor.
• Becomes familiar with the Firm's policies, procedures, manuals, forms, and relevant software.
• Performs audit, review, compilation, or accounting procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Documents understanding of accounting systems and transaction flows, reviews, and tests internal controls.
• Understands basic business environment performs basic analytical procedures.
• Prepares working trial balance and adjusting journal entries.
• Maintains property and equipment records and calculate depreciation and amortization.
• Prepares and reconciles account schedules as required.
• Prepares, mails and controls confirmation requests.
• Performs year-end inventory observations.
• Train less experienced staff.
• Compiles all necessary data and paper files and supplies to support fieldwork.
• May be responsible for documenting engagement planning.
• Contributes to the development of client-centered correspondence.

BUSINESS PROMOTION AND GROWTH

DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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