Audit Senior Staff

Uhy Llp; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY LLP in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY seeks an Audit Senior Staff to plan and execute attestation engagements for diverse clients in accordance with applicable accounting standards. You will collaborate with clients and internal leaders to deliver high-quality work while developing supervisory skills for the Senior level.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and active pursuit of CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Actively working towards CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained.
• Minimum CPE credit requirements are expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and preparation of audit engagements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Execute audit procedures, including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures.
• Document work performed, findings, and conclusions in an organized and clear manner.
• Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues.
• Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies.
• Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes.
• Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation to substantiate audit findings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

## Audit Senior StaffApply: Newburgh, NY: Poughkeepsie, NY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102334# **JOB SUMMARY**As an Audit Senior Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for performing the necessary procedures involved in planning and executing attestation engagements for clients in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. The Audit Senior Staff Accountant works closely with clients and internal leaders to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients, while given the opportunity to experience more complex areas of engagements and work on the development of supervisory skills necessary to prepare for the Senior level.# **JOB DESCRIPTION**Audit Execution* Participate in the planning and preparation of audit engagements under the guidance of senior team members* Execute audit procedures, including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures* Document work performed, findings, and conclusions in an organized and clear mannerFinancial Statement Analysis* Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies* Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvementsInternal Controls Assessment* Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting* Assist in developing recommendations for enhancing internal controls and operational efficiencyClient Communication* Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes* Maintain professional communication and build positive relationships with client representativesTeam Collaboration* Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely completion of audit engagements* Seek guidance from supervisors and managers when encountering complex issues or challengesTechnical Research* Stay updated on relevant accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry developments* Conduct research to address accounting and auditing issues that may arise during engagementsReporting and Documentation* Contribute to the preparation of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards* Prepare supporting workpapers and documentation to substantiate audit findings and conclusionsProfessional Development* Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge**Supervisory responsibilities*** None**Work environment*** Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions**Physical demands*** Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time* Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time**Travel required*** Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs**Required education and experience*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field* 2 – 3 years of relevant experience**Preferred education and experience*** Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting* Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained* Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement**Other duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.For job postings in our New York locations, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity in accordance with the New York Human Rights Law. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $76,000 to $90,000.