Assurance Senior

BDO USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Austin is seeking an Assurance Senior responsible for coordinating audit activities, applying GAAP, and interacting with clients. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have at least two years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes strong communication and analytical skills while offering opportunities for professional growth and development within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred.
• Two years of prior relevant audit experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day audit activities.
• Communicate financial statement disclosure requirements.
• Prepare required communications to the Client and Audit Committee.

Skills

Auditing

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day “in‑charge” duties of planning, fieldwork and “wrap‑up” to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.

Job Duties

Control Environment

• Applies knowledge & understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies & procedures by:
  • Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
  • Documenting, validating & assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
  • Identifying & communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls & accounting procedures in an effort to reduce risk within the client organization
  • Supervising & reviewing the work of audit staff

GAAP

• Applies knowledge & understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
  • Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
  • Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
  • Recognizing & applying new pronouncements to client situations
  • Identifying, analyzing & discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
  • Identifying complex accounting issues and bringing them to the attention of superiors for resolution
  • Coaching less experienced team members in new areas

SEC and PCAOB

• Applies knowledge & understanding of SEC regulations & PCAOB guidelines, and documents & communicates the application of these principles by:
  • Reading & reviewing clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy & completeness, and also ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
  • Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee
  • Planning & executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment

GAAS

• Applies knowledge & understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
  • Formulating & communicating the audit plan
  • Applying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consulting others as appropriate
  • Employing audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testing
  • Utilizing BDO audit manuals as appropriate for the situation
  • Documenting deviations from BDO policy, with approval

Methodology

• Applies knowledge & application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
  • Coordinating the day‑to‑day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, with Firm’s policies and procedures and within budget
  • Applying BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit
  • Identifying & proposing outcomes to critical issues

Research

• Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
  • Utilizing internal and external research tools and selecting methodology for routine research requests
  • Researching complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considering and documenting the impact on the client and audit engagement
  • Documenting and organizing complicated findings in a usable format
  • Assisting the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy
  • Developing the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets
  • Collaborating with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work
  • Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates
• Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
• Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
• Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred

License/Certifications

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required
• CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid project management skills

Compensation

• California Range: $88,000 - $105,000
• Colorado Range: $80,000 - $85,000
• Illinois Range: $82,000 - $90,000
• Maryland Range: $78,000 - $93,000
• Minnesota Range: $76,000 - $82,000
• Massachusetts Range: $81,500 - $90,000
• New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $95,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000
• Ohio Range: $75,000 - $82,000
• Washington Range: $82,000 - $95,000
• Washington DC Range: $80,000 - $100,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight‑driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
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• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability