Audit Senior

SB-; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SB- is seeking a seasoned audit professional to manage engagements from planning through wrap-up. You will report to senior management and direct junior auditors, ensuring issues are raised promptly.

Responsibilities include preparing financial statements and letters, and developing a deep understanding of each client’s business. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years in public accounting, and progress toward CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years public accounting experience as an audit professional.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification with minimum two exam sections passed.
• One or more years in-charging audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAS and FASB.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of audit engagements from planning to wrap-up.
• Report to Internal Audit senior management on engagement status.
• Direct and supervise junior auditors on engagements.
• Identify and communicate potential issues to senior management.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Learn client business to become a functional area expert.
• Maintain communication with staff and clients throughout engagements.
• Monitor staff productivity and adherence to work plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Public accounting experience

CPA progress toward certification

Audit engagement leadership

Client communication

Team supervision

GAAS knowledge

FASB knowledge

Time management

Job description

Ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, reports to one or more member(s) of the Internal Audit senior management team. Manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues. Communicates identified issues with Internal Audit senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.Position DescriptionProviding timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectationsPreparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracyDeveloping an understanding of client's business, and becoming a "functional expert" in the areaKeeping lines of communication open with staff and clientsSupervising engagement team as neededMonitoring and reporting regarding the productivity of staff, and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignmentStaying abreast of latest developments and ensuring professional development through ongoing educationAnticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise.Recognizing and informing senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clientsMinimum RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related fieldTwo or more years public accounting experience as an audit professionalCPA or demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPA certification with a minimum of two exam sections passedOne or more years "in-charging" audit engagementsUnderstanding of audit services with knowledge of FASB and GAASDesired QualificationsCPA license a plusStrong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, review experience a plusEffective verbal and written communication skills, as well as good computer skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyExperience with a national or large regional accounting firm is a plusAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.