Audit Accountant

Smith Schafer CPAs; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional CPA firm in Rochester, Minnesota is seeking an Audit Accountant to assist with planning and facilitating engagements. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of accounting or auditing experience, strong technical skills, and outstanding communication abilities. This role offers a flexible work arrangement and excellent benefits, with a salary range of $68,000 to $75,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness Program

Flexible schedule

Continuing education credits

Paid training

Qualifications

• One year of similar accounting/auditing experience or administrative support experience in a financial or CPA organization.
• High level of organization and focus.

Responsibilities

• Learns the planning process and assists in planning assignments.
• Assists with facilitating engagements to meet budget and client expectations.
• Builds and strengthens client relationships through effective communication.
• Prepares work papers and financial statement drafts.
• Identifies and communicates audit issues and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service oriented

Education

Associates or BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ProSystems Engagement software

CCH Knowledge Coach

QuickBooks

Job description

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Experience. Integrity. Results. Our success is measured in yours!

Come join our Team! Shorter Summer Hours! Flexible Work Arrangement! Great Benefits!

Why join our team? Smith Schafer has consistently earned a spot on the Star Tribune Minnesota Top Workplace list and 95% of our team members say that they feel genuinely appreciated at Smith Schafer. Our culture is a top priority!

• This position is in-office with an opportunity to be hybrid- This is not a remote position*

Job Summary

This Audit Accountant is responsible for learning processes and systems, assisting with planning and facilitating engagements and working as part of a team to carry out tasks under close supervision. A person in this role will continue to learn, understand, and effectively use current accounting software applications when assisting with attest engagements. This person is expected to grow and develop to a point that he/she can execute/demonstrate solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures.

Key Responsibilities For The Audit Accountant

• Learns the planning process and assists in planning and facilitating multiple assignments.
• Assists with facilitating engagements to meet budget and client expectations.
• Provides exceptional service to clients by providing individual attention, responsiveness, and commitment to understanding their goals and needs.
• Builds and strengthens co-worker and client relationships through effective communication and an understanding of relevant audit and accounting standards and advises on concerns and relevant industry pronouncements.
• Learns and develops a good understanding of client businesses.
• Executes solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, ensures quality control standards are met, and applies technology implementation procedures.
• Prepares work papers, reports, financial statement drafts and letters of recommendations in accordance to firm and professional standards.
• Identifies and communicates audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities to senior accountants, supervisors/managers, or principals to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.
• Demonstrates technical skills, general industry knowledge and becomes familiar with the firm’s services.
• Maintains and complies with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with client’s staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships.
• Learns the firm’s financial model and ensures profitable delivery of engagements.

Requirements

• One year of similar accounting/auditing experience or administrative support experience in a financial or CPA organization.
• Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail.
• Is able to travel locally to clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• Previous work experience in accounting/audit in a CPA firm.
• Experience with ProSystems Engagement software, CCH Knowledge Coach, and QuickBooks.
• Customer-service oriented, demonstrated by the following attributes: proactive, observant, knowledgeable and reliable.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Wellness Program
• Flexible schedule
• Continuing education credits
• Paid training

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand or sit for extended periods of time, as well as type/enter data at a keyboard regularly.

Smith Schafer is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

$68,000 - $75,000 - depending on experience