Audit Senior

Shenzhen ANQI SHISHANG Articles Co., ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in Houston is seeking an Auditor to assist in auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and possess strong communication and analytical skills. This role promises the opportunity for career advancement and professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 4-16 months of recent work experience in accounting required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit principles and standards.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with auditing standards and execute audit engagements.
• Interact with clients and communicate audit matters.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Training Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification (active)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

• Further gain familiarity with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.
• Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
• Obtain exposure to the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm.
• Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
• Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
• Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners.
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
• Become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.
• Establish a Continuing Professional Education program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for a supervisory role.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 4-16 months of recent work experience, encompassing at least one audit busy season, in the field of accounting, with exposure to various responsibilities in public accounting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e., Excel).

Education and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field AND a Master’s degree in accounting.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• CPA certification (active) preferred or working toward if not already obtained.