Audit Associate - Growth, Mentorship & Travel

PKFOD; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

PTO and Holidays

Life Insurance

Volunteering programs

Training & Certification programs

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

PKF O’Connor Davies is seeking an Audit Associate to perform a broad range of accounting tasks with supervision. You’ll assist in audit strategy, planning, and review for diverse clients, including government, not-for-profit, HUD, and financial services sectors.

You will develop your skills in GAAP/GAAS, use engagement tools, and contribute to financial statements and management letters while traveling locally about 80% of the time. Competitive benefits are included per firm policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Accounting degree from an accredited college or university.
• Meeting all requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic auditing, accounting standards and proficiency in related computer applications, as acquired through coursework or other training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients 80%+ of the time and have access to a car/public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings for clients.
• Perform internal control testing, document deficiencies and develop comments for inclusion in management letters.
• Participate in preparation of financial report (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information).
• Demonstrate an ability to take direction to ensure that assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Plan, organize and work efficiently to identify opportunities to improve engagement profitability.
• Ensure job execution, documentation, consultation and completion in accordance with required policies and procedures.
• Monitor engagement task budgets and communicate potential issues to the team.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities and training programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research capabilities

Education

Accounting degree

CPA exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

PKF O’Connor Davies is seeking an Audit Associate to perform a broad range of accounting tasks with supervision. You’ll assist in audit strategy, planning, and review for diverse clients, including government, not-for-profit, HUD, and financial services sectors.

You will develop your skills in GAAP/GAAS, use engagement tools, and contribute to financial statements and management letters while traveling locally about 80% of the time. Competitive benefits are included per firm policy.