Audit Attorney

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff is seeking an Audit Attorney for their Cleveland office. This hybrid role involves managing the firm's audit process, reviewing financial records and legal documents, while ensuring compliance with audit requests.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of corporate experience, a J.D. degree, and a strong familiarity with auditing processes. The position offers a salary range of $93,000 to $130,000, along with eligibility for a bonus and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate experience responding to auditor requests.
• Proficiency in using audit-related software and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Review audit requests and gather necessary documentation.
• Communicate with various stakeholders regarding audit specifics.
• Draft and revise audit letters in compliance with policies.

Skills

Corporate experience

Audit process

Interpersonal and client-service skills

Organizational and communication skills

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio

Tools

iManage

InTapp

MS Office

Job description

Audit Attorney - Cleveland Office (Hybrid)

Position Summary: Do you have corporate experience that includes responding to requests from auditors? Are you looking to utilize your JD in a non‑traditional role while still tapping into your corporate legal knowledge? The Audit Attorney focuses on the administrative tasks and manages the Firm's audit process. This role reviews financial records, legal documents and compliance reports and works with attorneys to respond to all audit requests. Using tools such as iManage, InTapp and Excel, the Audit Attorney ensures timely and accurate responses to external auditors while maintaining client confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.

Essential Functions

1. Review audit requests, determine billing, review timekeepers' records, and gather necessary documents including legal files, corporate records, SEC filings, etc., to complete audits.
2. Communicate with accountants, clients, the Firm's Audit Committee, the General Counsel's office, billing and/or timekeepers regarding the specifics of an audit response.
3. Use iManage, InTapp and other firm software to create Audit Request Forms and notations while working with various departments, legal assistants, and paralegals for information, and monitor responses for corrections and testing.
4. Monitor timekeeper responses, revise content as needed and obtain clarification or additional information as needed.
5. Draft and revise audit letters to comply with the Firm's risk/audit letter policies and procedures.
6. Work with the relationship and/or reviewing attorneys to review drafts and make necessary revisions and finalize and send audit responses.
7. Assist with other matters as requested by the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate experience inclusive of responding to requests from auditors.
• A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio.
• Strong familiarity with the audit process from start to finish and proficiency in using iManage, InTapp or similar programs and MS Office.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex legal matters and understand the underlying principles in responding to clients' requests for information for their auditors.
• Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal and client-service skills, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and effective task prioritization.

Salary range: $93,000 to $130,000.

Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benesch is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants who require accommodations during the application process due to a disability may contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216‑363‑4578 or e‑mail at [e-mail].