Audit Senior Associate

Symphona; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Audit Senior Associate responsible for managing the fieldwork of audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have strong client relationship management and project management skills and a background in accounting with at least 3 years of experience. This role offers a supportive environment for professional growth, and a CPA license is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience required.
• CPA license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with client personnel responsible for A&A issues.
• Supervise and review the work of Audit Associates.
• Monitor engagement budget and alert Supervisor of potential concerns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical accounting and auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Overview

Summary of Responsibilities: In fulfilling the Firm's mission, the Audit Senior Associate acts as the fieldwork in charge of accounting and auditing engagements and is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of the work. The Audit Senior Associate may or may not be licensed. The role supports the Firm’s goals and values through all professional communications and maintains positive working relationships. This is an evergreen job posting. We continuously accept applications for this role to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Develop a relationship with engagement-related client personnel responsible for A&A issues.
• Maintain contact with client personnel throughout the year; possess knowledge of the client and the client’s business, especially in relation to accounting and auditing matters.
• Collaborate on decisions on routine A&A matters with a TBS team member, A&A Manager, Director, and/or Partner.
• Make decisions on routine engagement matters.
• Supervise and review the work of Audit Associates.
• Coordinate and lead engagement planning processes (under the supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director) including scheduling and planning meetings and fieldwork, discussing with appropriate clients and Symphona personnel to understand the client’s current business activity, designing test work procedures, reviewing minutes and business agreements, audit program preparation, and related activities.
• Perform more difficult or complex procedures, typically related to higher risk areas (e.g., allowance for bad debt, income taxes, and/or revenue recognition).
• Bring unusual or significant accounting/auditing questions to the attention of the Supervisor or Manager.
• Research and propose a resolution to technical accounting and auditing matters.
• Wrap up engagements according to the engagement timetable and alert the Manager or Supervisor of scheduling concerns.
• Communicate with appropriate individuals within the Firm and document the status of A&A engagements. Keep the Director, Manager, or Supervisor informed of all important developments on engagement.
• Assist in presenting financial statements and other regulated communications to clients at wrap-up meetings.
• Monitor engagement budget, alert the Supervisor of potential concerns, and suggest fee modification actions.
• Demonstrate effective project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility by engaging team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
• Achieve an acceptable level of budget realization on services performed and supervised.
• Control all aspects of client relationships (if a Manager or Supervisor is not assigned to the engagement) related to budgets and client expectations.

Other Functions:

• Assign work to staff based on their knowledge and capabilities.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training to staff assigned to engagements.
• Support training of team members, offer guidance and direction, and provide constructive criticism.
• Assist with developing training programs and act as an instructor in professional development programs.
• Mentor and develop the technical and professional skills of Audit Associates.
• Supervise and review the work of Audit Associates and Audit Interns.
• Set goals (personal and professional) and strive to achieve them.
• Participate in community involvement.
• Develop sales, writing, communication, interpersonal, and other human relations skills.
• Expand upon the understanding of the economics of the Audit business and its relation to the firm.
• Support departmental goals, policies, and guidelines, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Assume responsibilities as a "champion" in specific departmental software applications or projects.
• Participate in other administrative activities or other duties as requested by the Partners, Directors, and/or Managers/Supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA license strongly preferred.