What you will be doing:- Lead and manage assurance engagements, including audits, reviews, and compilations for middle market clients in various industries.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and the importance of regulatory responsibilities.
- Apply all areas of GAAP and GAAS, as necessary, and research technical issues that arise during the course of audit engagements, reaching sound conclusions.
- Prepare accurate and complete work paper documentation with minimal need for management intervention and corrections, including validating and testing substantive support and analytical reviews of account balances.
- Oversee staff on pre-audit planning and field work for engagements, including risk assessment, preparation of audit programs, and evaluation and testing of internal controls and client’s operating procedures.
- Manage the client and assigned staff to accommodate deadlines within budgeted timeframes.
- Prepare all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable condition letters, ensuring quality, thoroughness, and accuracy.
- Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
- Develop an understanding of the client’s business.
- Maintain open lines of communication with staff, superiors, and clients.
- Serve as a first point of contact for basic client questions.
- Anticipate and address client concerns, escalating problems to Managers and Partners as necessary.
- Stay updated on the latest developments and ensure professional development through ongoing education.
- Provide formal and informal training presentations to Assurance department personnel.
- Oversee and mentor staff by providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
Experience you will need:- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
- 2-5 years of prior experience in public accounting with a focus on assurance services.
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of FASB regulations, GAAS, and GAAP.
- CPA certification preferred, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining certification while actively pursuing completion of the exams required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, especially Excel); QuickBooks and ProSystems experience is a plus.
- High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and coordinating priorities with the help of more senior team members.
- Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
- Positive attitude and excitement to learn.
- Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
- Outstanding organization and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently.
- Highly motivated and takes the initiative for professional growth and development.
- Build relationships with existing clients and be involved in networking and business development activities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
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