Audit Experienced Associate

Armanino Advisory LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO plan

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC in Austin, Texas is seeking a skilled accountant to perform audits and other engagements. You will analyze financial statements, prepare workpapers, and work with a team while pursuing CPA certification.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance, at least one year of Public Accounting experience, and an understanding of applicable GAAP and GAAS standards. Benefits include medical, generous PTO, and 401K with profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum of 1 year of Public Accounting experience.
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.

Skills

Public Accounting experience

U.S. GAAP and GAAS knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Internal control identification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and various engagements.
• Analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions.
• Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence.
• Research and analyze pertinent clients, industry, and technical matters.
• Work with a team of up to 5 fellow staff members and often coach newer staff members, under supervision of a Senior, Manager and/or Partner.
• Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
• Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of financial statements and identify potential points for improvement.
• Prepare clear and accurate workpapers.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and relationships.
• Update managers and seniors of job status and assurance issues in a timely manner.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned assurance areas.
• Know and apply specialized knowledge, for example, the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA"), be familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") and the AICPA, and applicable state regulations.
• Understand and comply with the Firm’s quality control policy.
• Organize, analyze, and communicate with both fellow staff and client personnel in a professional, productive, and efficient manner.
• Work toward completion of CPA certification.
• Actively seek out feedback to develop self-awareness, personal strengths, and address development areas.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum 1 year of Public Accounting experience, including experience on audit engagements.
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards ("GAAS").
• Ability to research and analyze technical issues independently as requested.
• Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments for purposes of communicating deficiencies and weaknesses to clients.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.