Audit Senior Associate (Seasonal) - Cbiz
Houston, TX
About the Job
Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation’s top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new chapter, we are pleased to confirm that you’ll still be working with the same dedicated team and receiving the same high-quality service you’ve come to rely on.
CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, accounting errors and irregularities, fraud, or non-compliance with laws and regulations
- Prepare detailed audit reporting findings
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
- Interview clients' staff to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations
- Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and integrity
- Effectively plan engagement, and delegate to and supervises staff
- Meet billable hours requirements
- Perform research when necessary
- Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completion
- Effectively utilize CCH ProSystem fx Engagement software
Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS/MS in Accounting
- Eligible to sit for the CPA Exam or has obtained CPA license
- SEC experience and auditing public companies is a plus
- Experience performing audits and reviews
- Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards to effectively supervise staff and solve routine engagement problems
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; able to multi-task
- Strong technology skills
- Effective listening skills
- Strong time management, analytical and research skills
- Communicate engagement needs to the client
- Recognize extended service opportunities
- Keep current on recent technical pronouncements
- Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e., Mentoring Program
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- 1 year supervisory experience preferred
- CPA candidates preferred
- Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Proficient use of applicable technology
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
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