Assurance Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Certification incentives

Referral program

Job summary

Eide Bailly LLP in Billings, MT, is seeking an experienced assurance professional to join our in-office audit team. The role requires delivering high-quality audits, reviews, and compilations while planning engagements and coordinating with clients and staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2–4 years of assurance experience, and is CPA-licensed or pursuing licensure. Strong knowledge of auditing standards and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of assurance experience.
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office & accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Initiates client engagement meetings and sets timelines and expectations.
• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Plans and completes all phases of engagements including workpapers and financial statements.
• Prepares trial balances, complex financial statements, and audit reports.
• Reconciles accounting data to control accounts.
• Trains staff and delegates tasks based on capacity and experience.
• Coordinates activities to meet client needs within deadlines.
• Builds client relationships and supports business development.

Skills

Assurance experience

Attention to detail

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Billings, MT

Work Arrangement: In-office

Typical Day in the Life

• Initiates client engagement meetings and determines timelines, objectives and expectations of an engagement.
• Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Plans and performs all phases of an engagement including workpaper preparation, financial statement preparation, and report preparation.
• Analyzes and prepares trial balances, complex financial statements and audit reports using audit software programs, Word, and Excel.
• Reconciles accounting information to control accounts.
• Conducts fraud interviews on an as-needed basis with CEO, accountants and other employees.
• Reviews staff work, prepares high risk audit sections and drafts financials statements.
• Provides financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Requests and collects appropriate information to diagnose and solve client problems.
• Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Trains staff on the various aspects of an audit and delegates work based on availability and experience.
• Understands and applies work procedures and effectively tailors plans as necessary.
• Performs field work at client locations as necessary.
• Networks, builds relationships, and attracts new clients or business to the Firm.
• Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• You have 2-4 years of assurance experience.
• You have a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working towards obtaining CPA license.
• You have well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• You can work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and using various software packages.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.

Benefits

Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Eide Bailly LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.