Audit Attorney

beneschlaw; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

beneschlaw is seeking an Audit Attorney for their New York office. This hybrid role requires a J.D. and at least 5 years of corporate experience specifically in responding to audit requests.

The successful candidate will handle legal documents, communicate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance during audits. Strong skills in iManage and MS Office are essential. The salary ranges from $123,000 to $161,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate experience, including audit requests response.
• Strong understanding of the audit process from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Review audit requests and gather necessary documents.
• Communicate with accountants, clients, and the Audit Committee.

Skills

Corporate experience responding to audit requests

Familiarity with iManage, InTapp, or similar programs

MS Office proficiency

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license in Illinois, New York or Ohio

Job description

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust with our clients and employees. We provide the highest level of legal service and create a positive work environment.

Benesch is recognized as a top workplace in Chicago, Cleveland and on the AmLaw 150 list. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development, transparent leadership, and a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our full array of benefits can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, with offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City and Wilmington. If you champion a First in Service approach and are ready to join an exciting, growing firm, we invite you to apply.

To hear from our team, visit https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html.

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for an Audit Attorney in our New York office. This position is hybrid with work-from-home flexibility.

Position Summary

Do you have corporate experience responding to requests from auditors? Are you a licensed attorney with audit response experience looking to focus on administrative tasks? The Audit Attorney role is perfect for you. You will review financial records, legal documents and compliance reports and work with attorneys to respond to audit requests.

Essential Functions

1. Review audit requests, determine billing, review timekeepers' records, and gather necessary documents—including legal files, corporate records and SEC filings—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, create Audit Request Forms and notations while working with various departments, legal assistants, paralegals, etc. 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, 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, including responding to audit requests.
• J.D. 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 iManage, InTapp or similar programs, and MS Office.
• Skilled at clearly articulating complex legal matters and understanding underlying principles for audit requests.
• Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal, client‑service, organizational and communication skills, and effective task prioritization.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $123,000 to $161,000. Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement

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.

Disability Accommodation

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at [e-mail].