Tagged : Public Accounting, Audit, CPA Firm, CPA
Audit Senior
JOB SUMMARY :
The Audit Senior reports to the Audit Manager and / or Audit Partner and is responsible for organizing and managing client engagements and projects including the completion of engagement tasks and project components.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Project manages one or more client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project.
- Acquires strong working knowledge of client’s business.
- Builds strong working relationships with clients to gather information and resolve problems
- Effectively documents work.
- Identifies, communicates and solves engagement and technical issues as well as communicating engagement progress in a timely and organized manner.
- Works as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements including : Preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures and management letter comments.Assisting with engagement administration including developing audit programs and customized procedures, budgets and engagement letters.Establishing work schedules using effective project management techniques.Researching and analyzing financial statement and audit related issues.Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and related tax returns.
REQUIRED SKILLS :
Strong project organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical, technical and research skills.Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics with recommended solutions.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.CPA certification and active license (or actively working to obtain certification).2-4 years audit experience in a public accounting firm, with some non-profit audit experience.Understanding of unrelated business income.Understanding of Form 990 and related tax returns.Thorough understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls and complex audit procedures and techniques.Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Engagement and Document software (or equivalent software).Dedicated, collaborative team player