Senior Audit Associate - PKF O'Connor Davies

Overview

The Senior Audit Associate will perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks and will assist the supervisor, manager and/or partner in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings for clients within various commercial industries such as manufacturing and distribution, consumer products, technology, construction and more. The individual will work with the audit team remotely, at the client’s premises, or at a designated PKFOD office performing audit procedures to the appropriate extent. These duties may include (but are not limited to):

Essential Duties

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS & SEC rules, where applicable).
• Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for audit engagements.
• Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.).
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit procedures, from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the team’s work for finalization requirements.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• 3+ years’ of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• Commercial industry niche experience preferred.
• A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS regulations.
• Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Must be able to work additional hours during busy season, as needed, to meet client deliverables.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients when required and have access to a car/public transportation.

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills and certifications.

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer.  The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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