Audit Senior - Boston

Cherry Bekaert; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert in Boston is seeking an Audit Senior for a hybrid role. You will guide engagement teams, assess client risks, and oversee staff through various audit procedures and financial statement reviews. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires 2+ years in public accounting, a bachelor's in accounting (masters preferred), and CPA eligibility. Experience with Engagement is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's preferred.
• CPA certification or eligibility to pursue CPA.

Responsibilities

• Dialogue over engagement efficiencies and client specific risks.
• Develop audit approach to be used by the engagement teams.
• Instruct and oversee staff throughout engagements.
• Review complex client transactions and financial statements.
• Coordinate general audit procedures and client communications.
• Research technical issues using online tools.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Masters preferred

CPA eligible or CPA

Tools

Engagement

Job description

Cherry Bekaert has been around over 75 years providing Elite Accounting and Advisory services for our clients. Our shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence and mutual respect have helped us get here. If these values align with yours, we’d like to hear from you. Help us continue in our success as an Audit Senior in our Boston office. This is a Hybrid role.

As an Audit Senior, you will:

• Dialogue over engagement efficiencies and client specific risks
• You will develop audit approach to be used by the engagement teams
• Instruct and oversee fellow A&A Staff throughout engagements
• Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions
• Financial statement preparation and/or review
• Complete general audit procedures (i.e. coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence, resolving open items, etc.)
• Research technical issues using online tools
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel

What you bring to the role:

An ideal fit for our firm displays a passion for superior client service, uncompromising integrity, excellent project management abilities, and leadership skills. We’re a fast-paced and dynamic environment so a strong sense of urgency will fit right in! Most industry experience will be considered!

• 2+ years’ experience in public accounting
• Experience using Engagement is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Masters preferred
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)
• Acquisition Accounting experience is a plus

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

89,000-115,700

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us onLinkedIn,Instagram, Twitterand Facebook.

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