Audit Senior

Benefits :

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Position Overview :

Senior Auditors perform most work assigned with minimum direction. They are assigned to multiple concurrent engagements in which they may lead fieldwork. They help Staff and In-charge personnel as they may request when client issues arise. Seniors often lead lower-level personnel and instruct them on work to be performed, review work done, and direct necessary revisions. Seniors are required to make decisions on routine accounting and auditing matters and are a resource for solutions on more complicated matters. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting and auditing knowledge, supervision of Staff and In-charge level personnel as assigned, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.

Essential Functions :

• Performs a broad range of accounting and auditing assignments, and assumes responsibility of engagements, so that direct participation of Supervisors, Managers and Shareholders is kept to a minimum.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Coordinates various phases of engagement, plans engagement, budgets time and expenses and monitors actual performance against budget.
• Reviews working papers for accuracy and completeness and reviews financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.
• Resolves accounting and auditing problems as they arise.
• Provides supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagement.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client accounting and auditing engagements.
• Directs, instructs, and trains Staff and In-Charge accountants, where applicable.
• Studies and evaluates clients' internal controls.
• Prepares and organizes work papers in accordance with professional standards. Ensures work is performed in accordance with standards established by GAAP, OCBOA, GAAS, and Firm standards, etc.
• Prepares routine correspondence, as requested, to clients and regulatory agencies for approval and signature of Manager or Shareholder.
• Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Drafts required communications reports and financial statements, including notes and disclosures when appropriate, in accordance with professional standards.
• Prepares tax returns for not-for-profit entities (Form 990), as needed.

Other Functions :

• Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm's Quality Control document.
• Pursues continuing professional education and upgrading of accounting skills, including attending CPE, reading national, professional, and local business journals and publications, staying familiar with pronouncements from the IRS, Congress, the AICPA, etc. Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for position).
• Participates in local civic, charitable, business, and other organizations.
• Achieves at least minimum annual productivity budget for chargeable hours, chargeable percent, and realization.
• Begins focusing on practice development by setting personal referral source related goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills :

• Proficiency with computer audit programs, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Current knowledge of accounting principles.
• Displays the self-motivation to ask for and successfully complete the types of assignments and special projects that will further increase technical skills, especially if required for a specific area of expertise.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Required Education : Bachelor's in accounting or related field

Required Experience : 3 years progressive experience in public accounting

License / Certification : CPA preferred

Working Requirements :

• Frequent same day travel for work at client's offices, meetings and seminars using a personal vehicle.
• Out-of-town travel with overnight stay is possible.
• Occasional overtime is expected throughout the year and heavy overtime is required from February through April and August through October.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation : $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as the #7 firm on their 2023 Top Accounting Firms; 2022 Best of SRQ Platinum Winner : Best CPA Firm; Top 300 Firms, MOVE - Best Firm for Women and Equity Leadership 2022; Top 25 Most Generous Workplaces in Sarasota, United Way Suncoast and more.

Kerkering Barberio has three offices : downtown Sarasota, Tampa, and Lakewood Ranch. Our headquarters is in Sarasota, where we have the honor of enjoying in one of Money Magazine's "Best Small Cities to Live." As a Firm, we work in a progressive business atmosphere that embraces work / life balance, is on the leading edge of technology and strongly supports the training and advancement of our staff through company paid professional development, paid licenses and professional dues, tuition reimbursement, production bonuses, the opportunity to bank time, and a competitive compensation package.

For individuals who aspire for a career in public accounting, Kerkering Barberio can provide the best of both worlds. Rich with culture, our small-town location is great for a more relaxed lifestyle without forgoing recreational and entertainment value. In addition, the array of services offered by our firm makes us more comparable to a Big Four environment than to the typical local practice, providing greater career growth and diversity. Kerkering Barberio is a unique professional option.