Audit Senior (Non-Profit Experience Preferred)

Impact Recruitment; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Medical coverage

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking Senior Auditors to join our client’s Audit practice in Bethesda, Maryland. The Senior Auditor executes audit engagements, supervises staff, and prepares audited financial statements for nonprofits, employee benefit plans, and government contractors.

The role plans fieldwork, reviews, and reporting; begins with remote client interaction, then on-site engagements as needed. Travel includes 10% international and 20% domestic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA license or actively pursuing CPA exam parts
• Not-for-Profit and/or Employee Benefit Plan audits preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute audit engagements and supervise staff
• Prepare audited financial statements (GAAP/GAAS)
• Plan scope, select test transactions, and prioritize work
• Travel 10% internationally and 20% domestically to client sites
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced, innovative company? Want to make an impact on your community and clients while developing your career?

Impact Recruitment is currently seeking Senior Auditors to join our client's Audit practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

The Senior Auditor is responsible for the execution of the audit engagement, supervision of staff, and preparation of the audited financial statements (of primarily nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and government contractors). They will coordinate and oversee the planning, fieldwork, review and reporting of audit outcomes. The Senior Auditor will interface with clients remotely to start, but must be flexible to manage engagements at client's premises in the future.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare audited financial statements by applying working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS), standards of quality control documents and ASU's auditing standards
• Perform diversified auditing assignments including, nonprofit, employee benefit plan and some government contracting audits
• Lead and instruct audit staff during engagements. You will oversee, review and edit their work
• Plan the scope of work required for each engagement, selecting the transactions that need to be tested and prioritizing the order in which the test work is to be completed
• Schedule engagements and delegate assignments to staff
• Perform or direct test work during each engagement to include testing cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets
• Communicate with clients about the requirements of each audit, coordinate the submission of necessary materials and provide periodic status updates
• Communicate engagement status updates to firm partners and managers
• Prepare necessary reports at the end of each audit, which includes drafting the financial statement, audit report, required governance and management letters outlining the results of the audit
• Clearly articulate ideas both orally and in writing and write concise, detailed documented findings
• Completes small to medium sized audit engagements, which may include 30 to 50 nonprofit and 5 to10 Employee Benefit Plan audits per year
• Coordinates staff and budgets time to meet engagement deliverable deadlines
• Travel 10% internationally and 20% domestically to perform audits at client sites
• Conduct organic business development with the client in order to increase revenue
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Should possess a current & valid CPA license or be eligible and actively pursuing passing all four parts of the CPA exam
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills and be well versed in relevant accounting software. Caseware preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS)
• Experience in Not-for-Profit and/or Employee Benefit Plan Audits preferred
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment and prioritize tasks
• Must be punctual and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and timelines and challenging client requirements.

This is an immediate opening with outstanding benefits and salary package available commensurate with experience. Benefits include profit sharing and 401(k) plans, 100% company paid individual medical coverage and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development.

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.