Assurance Senior

BDO USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accounting firm in Pittsburgh is looking for an Assurance Senior to lead audit engagements and ensure compliance with GAAP. This role involves preparing financial statements, coordinating audit plans, and supervising associates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive compensation and is a full-time role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant audit experience and/or public accounting.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment.
• Knowledge of internal controls, GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day audit plan execution.
• Prepare financial statements with disclosures.
• Document and assess internal control systems.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Multi-tasking

Education

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

Master’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Assurance applications

Job description

Assurance Senior – BDO USA

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

Responsibilities

• Control Environment
  • Apply knowledge of transactional flow and key cycles to audit work.
  • Document, validate, and assess the design and operating effectiveness of the client’s internal control system.
  • Communicate suggested improvements to internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Supervise and review audit staff work.
• GAAP
  • Communicate financial statement disclosure requirements to clients.
  • Draft complex financial statements with disclosures.
  • Recognize and apply new pronouncements to client situations.
  • Discuss alternative GAAP with Manager, Senior Manager, engagement partner, and client as needed.
  • Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to superiors for resolution.
  • Coach less experienced team members on new areas.
• SEC & PCAOB
  • Read and review clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare required communications to the client and Audit Committee.
  • Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including test plans and deficiency evaluations.
• GAAS
  • Formulate and communicate the audit plan.
  • Apply GAAS to complex issues and consult others as appropriate.
  • Employ audit skepticism and adjust testing scope.
  • Utilize BDO audit manuals appropriately.
  • Document deviations from BDO policy with approval.
• Methodology
  • Coordinate day‑to‑day audit plan execution, ensuring fieldwork completion within timetable, policy, and budget.
  • Apply BDO audit approach, tools, and technology.
  • Identify and propose outcomes for critical issues.
• Research
  • Utilize internal and external research tools for routine requests.
  • Research complex accounting areas, form initial opinions independently, and document impacts.
  • Organize findings into a usable format.
  • Assist engagement manager with gathering information on business and accounting systems.
  • Develop draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with engagement manager on staffing responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties as required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide verbal and written performance feedback to audit associates.
  • Supervise audit associate assignments within the engagement team.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; OR Bachelor’s degree in another field with required CPA certification.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred).
• Prior basic supervisory experience (preferred).
• Solid understanding and experience in planning and coordinating audit stages for basic public and/or private companies.
• Knowledge of internal controls, GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills adaptable to professionals at all levels.
• Ability to multi‑task independently and in a group environment.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills, able to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services (required).

License / Certifications

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment; actively pursuing completion (required).
• CPA certification (preferred).

Software

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (preferred).
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (preferred).

Language

• N/A

Salary Ranges by Location

• California: $85,000 – $95,000
• Cleveland, Ohio: $75,000 – $82,000
• Colorado: $72,000 – $80,000
• Illinois: $78,000 – $87,000
• Maryland: $78,000 – $93,000
• Minnesota: $70,000 – $80,000
• Massachusetts: $81,500 – $90,000
• New Jersey: $80,000 – $95,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 – $115,000
• Washington: $72,000 – $90,000
• Washington, DC: $80,000 – $100,000

About BDO

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and over 160 countries. We are proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first by sharing the firm’s success financially with U.S. team members. Our purpose is to help people thrive everyday, delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes for people, clients, and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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).

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Accounting

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