Audit Senior Staff

630 UHY Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

630 UHY Inc. in the United States seeks an Audit Senior Staff Accountant to perform procedures for attestation engagements in line with applicable accounting standards.

You will work with clients and leaders to deliver high-quality work and develop supervisory skills for progression to Senior level. The role covers audit execution, financial statement analysis, internal controls assessment, and effective client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2 – 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Participate in planning and preparation of audit engagements under guidance.
• Execute audit procedures, including testing of controls and substantive testing.
• Document work performed, findings, and conclusions clearly.

Skills

Audit execution

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

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 manner.

Financial 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 improvements.

Internal 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 efficiency.

Client Communication

• Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes.
• Maintain professional communication and build positive relationships with client representatives.

Team 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 challenges.

Technical 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 engagements.

Reporting 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 conclusions.

Professional 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.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT: Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES: Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT: Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES: Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE: Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.