Audit Senior Staff

Uhy Llp; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY in Columbia, MD seeks an Audit Senior Staff Accountant to plan and execute attestation engagements under guidance, delivering high-quality work to clients and supporting supervisory development.

You will analyze financial statements, assess internal controls, document findings, and collaborate with client personnel and team members to ensure timely engagement completion. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 2–3 years' experience are required, with CPA licensure pursued.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
• Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes.

Education

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

Job description

Audit Senior Staff# Job Search## Audit Senior StaffApply: Columbia, MD: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR102406# **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.# **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.