Assurance Senior Associate

Frazier & Deeter; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazier & Deeter is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to lead client engagements from planning through completion, directing budgeting and staffing. This is a fast-paced, growth-focused role in a Top 50 firm.

Requirements include 2–6 years in external audit, a Bachelor's in Accounting (150 semester hours), CPA or CPA eligibility, and strong client service, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; 150 semester hours required.
• 2–6 years of external audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA license or parts of CPA; desire to obtain CPA.
• Strong client service, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff.
• Work with audit team to resolve client issues identified during the audit.
• Understand client operations and business objectives; analyze accounting issues.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and communication of recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with client personnel and assist in proposals.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client service

US GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

150 semester hours

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Audit software packages

Job description

Join Frazier & Deeter and be a part of a rapidly growing Top 50 accounting & advisory firm that has been repeatedly named a Best Firm to Work For, a Best Firm for Women and a Pacesetter firm among U.S. accounting firms. With several offices across the U.S., UK, and India, there is a spot for you!

We serve clients of all sizes across the United States and the globe, with a suite of services that grow every year. Our growth mindset and entrepreneurial environment translates into variety and opportunity for our people.

At Frazier & Deeter, we’re committed to training, mentoring, and developing our staff members. With our emphasis on Investing in Relationships to Make a Difference and a Firmwide Focus on Inclusion, we help each other grow in every aspect of life.

Job Summary:

Frazier & Deeter’s Assurance Practice is currently searching for an Assurance Senior Associate to join our growing team. You will be involved with client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, budgeting, directing, and completing assigned tasks of the integrated and financial statement audit, and managing the engagement to budget.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and mentor assigned audit associates and interns on audit processes and assess the performance of the audit staff for engagement reviews.
• Work with members of the audit team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during audit process.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
  Research and analyze accounting issues and transactions and any audit-related or tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Maintain good working relationships with client personnel to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
• Actively participate in audit planning meetings, closing meetings, and committee meetings as a key member of the audit team.
• Assist audit partners and senior management on client proposals and business development calls.
• Participate in on-going audit staff recruiting efforts as needed. Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or in a business-related field is required. 150 semester hours of education is also required.
• 2-6 years of progressive external audit experience in a public accounting firm or a professional services firm is required.
• CPA license or parts of the CPA exam passed is preferred. A desire to obtain the CPA license is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, recruit, train and mentor other audit staff while managing multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional client service skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software packages.