Condley And Company, L.L.P.
Founded in 1939, Condley and Company, L.L.P. provides reliable accounting and consulting services to clients throughout Texas, as well as the United States. The firm maintains a heavy concentration serving banking entities, not-for-profit organizations, healthcare providers, construction companies and closely held businesses. Condley and Company, L.L.P. is an independently owned member of the RSM US Alliance Network. The firm has a staff of more than 70 employees, which includes 10 full-time partners.
Our goal is to provide each employee with an opportunity to build their career, make a difference in the world, and have their talents recognized and appreciated. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our team, and we nurture positive, supportive relationships within our workforce just as we do our client relationships.
A career with Condley can offer you unique advantages such as diverse projects, experience, and clientele; a healthy work / life balance; direct interaction with partners and client executives; career advancement and support; and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are interested in joining a stable, growing, team-based professional services firm, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with appropriate accounting hours
- Foundational understanding of GAAS and GAAP
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to run an engagement
Role Success Factor : Client Service Excellence
Distinguishes proper communication method with each interaction (phone, email, face to face)Acts in a professional manner at all timesAware of client's expectations (deadlines, deliverables, client protocol, information flow)Clearly articulates requests and questions to client; takes notes to avoid repeat requests / questionsMaintains high level of organization (open items listing, PBC list, client files)Reads prior year financial statements and client's website and actively seeks out information from team members to gain understanding of client's business and industryPlays a key role in execution of audit engagement from planning to wrap-upTakes initiative to identify best practices and improvements for the next year; considers applicability of best practices for other clientsRole Success Factor : People Management & Relationships
Takes the initiative to be a team player (seeks out opportunities to help others)Serves as a mentor to peers and develops loyalty and trust with teamSuccessfully adapts to different personalities and working stylesCommunicates with team and clients in a professional manner; asks open-ended questions in a tactful manner and communicates engagement status responsibilities on a timely basisHolds self accountable for assigned work; seeks continuous feedbackTakes ownership of personal career goals and seeks out mentors, coaches, and advisors within Condley to help achieve aspirationsAttends recruiting and firm events to build practiceRole Success Factor : Productivity & Business Growth
Meets charge hour and realization expectationsUnderstands importance of budget and the monitoring of it; has basic understanding of realization and marginIdentifies out of scope work : communicates to proper team member in a timely mannerCommunicates client concerns / problems to appropriate team member and provides input for appropriate responseAware of Condley's business lines (tax, audit, etc.) and client service capabilitiesRole Success Factor : Expertise
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products and Assurance toolsWorks independently under general supervision and control to complete and properly document assigned workpapers and audit program steps; makes recommendations within scope of responsibilitiesDevelop understanding of risk assessment process and applies knowledge in completing related forms in the front of file; understands the impact of risk elements on auditsTakes initiative to understand and apply available resources and Condley's guidance and policiesResponsible for understanding the interrelationship of accounts within transaction cycles to appropriately apply audit proceduresApplies understanding of the complete audit cycle from planning to deliverables, and executes appropriate methodologies and audit proceduresIdentifies, analyzes and evaluates discrepancies uncovered while performing audit procedures and makes recommendations for resolutionAnalyzes financial information and prepares basic financial statements (including footnotes)Retains learning / knowledge from one client to the next; continuously applies and builds on prior learning; seeks and identifies opportunities for developing efficiencies in audit workUses problem solving and analytical skills to interpret and evaluate information and ensures the client's explanations are appropriately documentedApplies an appropriate level of professional skepticism in performing audit procedures, and takes an appropriate approach when interacting with clientsDemonstrates self-awareness of personal strengths and development areasDemonstrates awareness of Condley's risk management policies and procedures (e.g. client confidentiality, client acceptance)Key Skills to Accelerate Your Career
Displays problem-solving skills and effective, insightful and timely communication skillsGood team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn; displays initiative to take on new work outside of comfort zoneConsistently produces a high-quality work productKey Development Opportunities
On the Job
Interact with Associates, Seniors, Managers, Senior Managers and PartnersDaily interaction with clientsLearn more about the various service lines - what we offer as a firmAttend planning meetings and actively participate in risk and fraud discussionsTake initiative to request exposure to new audit sections and stretch assignmentsSeek exposure to multiple teams / people / work styles from which to learnLearning & Professional Development
Industry-related trainingStudy for and take CPA examRead information provided by Condley and profession to stay current on accounting and auditing guidanceOther
Networking : community and professional organizations, alumni programs, professional networking websites, etc.Identify mentor(s) take ownership of career