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Senior Accountant, Audit (Affordable housing)

Senior Accountant, Audit (Affordable housing)

RUBINO AND COMPANY CHARTEREDBethesda, MD, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Objective : The senior accountant will work closely with partners, managers, and clients to facilitate completion of engagements. This individual will perform and direct a broad range of accounting tasks and assist the engagement partner / manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and HUD rules)
  • Understand client needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry related GAAP and GAAS issues
  • Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability to other clients
  • Research accounting topics and form a conclusion using the Firm’s research tools
  • Understand the risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms
  • Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness
  • Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; write detailed document findings
  • Participate with the engagement team to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations
  • Learn and refine project management skills to plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget
  • Develop skills in all core competency areas and apply them effectively
  • Other duties as assigned

This position is also expected to :

  • Meet challenging client requirements with superior customer service
  • Continuously learn and model inclusive behavior; respectfully address diverse customer service needs; and understand that collective and individual intelligence increases in diverse groups
  • Report hours in a timely and error free manner
  • Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet or exceed deadlines
  • Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations to clients in matters pertaining to the audit
  • Exhibit integrity, dependability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Detail oriented and well organized

    • Requirements :

    Qualifications and Educational Requirements

  • BA / BS in accounting from accredited college / university
  • Minimum of two (2) years of audit experience in public accounting
  • Minumum of two (2) years experience in the affordable housing sector
  • Active CPA license or CPA candidate
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite

    • Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with ProSystem FX Engagement software

    • Job Requirements

  • Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)
  • Speak fluent English in order to communicate with other employees and clients verbally and in writing
  • Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment
  • Remain in sedentary position for long periods of time; however, needs the ability to move around the office to access office equipment, attend meetings, etc.
  • Frequent communication with others and clients regarding projects and work product
  • Available to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime requirements during busy seasons
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