Assurance Experienced Senior

BDO USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking an Assurance Experienced Senior to oversee audit processes and ensure compliance with GAAP. This role includes mentoring junior staff, documenting internal control effectiveness, and acting as a client contact for audit inquiries. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably with auditing experience in public accounting, and must be pursuing CPA certification to apply. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of audit or related experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion.
• Proficient in assurance applications and research tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, fieldwork, and review duties as auditor in charge.
• Document and assess internal control effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop associate performance.

Skills

Audit knowledge

GAAP comprehension

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics

Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assurance Experienced Senior at BDO USA

Job Description

The Assurance Experienced Senior will coordinate the day‑to‑day "in‑charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap‑up, including preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying GAAP, documenting, validating, testing, and assessing control systems. The role acts as the client contact for basic questions and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of collective effect of factors on the control environment, mitigating risks.
• Act as auditor in charge, responsible to the engagement manager for audit conduct, ensuring timely completion per schedule, policies, and budget.
• Understand transactional flows and key cycles to complete audit work.
• Document, validate, and assess internal control effectiveness.
• Communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Supervise audit staff, review work papers and explain shortcomings.
• Apply GAAP knowledge; understand and communicate disclosure requirements.
• Identify and apply new pronouncements; discuss alternative GAAP with senior staff.
• Identify complex accounting issues for senior review.
• Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines; review client SEC filings and prepare communications.
• Plan and execute Section 404 internal‑control audits, including testing and deficiency evaluation.
• Apply GAAS principles; formulate and communicate audit plans.
• Exercise audit skepticism; adjust testing scope.
• Use BDO audit manuals, document deviations.
• Suggest internal‑control improvements.
• Execute BDO audit approach, using tools and technology efficiently.
• Research authoritative sources, document findings, provide independent opinions.
• Coordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, and review; develop budgets and monitor overruns.
• Mentor and develop associate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, OR bachelor’s degree in another field plus CPA certification.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• Three or more years of audit or related experience, public accounting or consulting.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; people‑development skills; executive presence.

Salary Ranges

California: $95,000 - $135,000

Colorado: $80,000 - $105,000

Illinois: $85,000 - $100,000

Maryland: $92,000 - $110,000

Minnesota: $80,000 - $92,000

New Jersey: $96,000 - $103,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 - $115,000

Ohio: $80,000 - $92,000

Washington: $85,000 - $105,000

Washington DC: $92,000 - $110,000

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.