Audit Senior/supervisor - NFP

Swell Recruit LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with profit sharing

100% paid individual medical insurance

Student loan repayment

Flexible work culture

Career development culture

Job summary

A professional services firm in Bethesda seeks a Senior Auditor. This full-time role involves executing audit engagements, supervising staff, and preparing financial statements, primarily for nonprofit organizations. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of public accounting experience, a valid CPA license, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, fully paid medical insurance, and a supportive work culture focused on development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and knowledge of relevant accounting software needed.
• Experience in Not-for-Profit and/or Employee Benefit Plan Audits preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• Not-for-Profit and/or Employee Benefit Plan Audits experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audited financial statements according to GAAP.
• Perform audits for nonprofits, benefit plans, and government contractors.
• Lead and instruct audit staff during engagements.
• Communicate with clients remotely and on-site as needed.
• Lead and instruct staff; review and edit work.
• Draft financial statements, audit reports, and governance letters.
• Manage engagement scope, test selections, and scheduling.
• Travel approximately 10% internationally and 20% domestically.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Microsoft Office skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Current & valid CPA license

Eligible for CPA exam

Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS

Tools

Caseware

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Audit Senior/supervisor - NFP

Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region with locations in Baltimore, MD and New York. We areCPAs & Advisors and a full-service professional services firm providing clients with financial, tax and advisory solutions. For over 35 years, the firm has supported the financial and operational success of for-profit and tax-exempt organizations locally, nationally and around the world. We are recognized among Inside Public Accounting's Top 200 Firms, Accounting Todays Best Accounting Firms to Work For and the Washington Business Journals Top 25 Accounting Firms. Accounting Today also honored the firm among their Firms to Watch and Top Firms in the Capital Region.

Description

We are seeking Senior Auditors to join our Audit practice. 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 clients 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 ASUs 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
• 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 a full time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). Our benefits include a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, 100% paid individual medical, life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!

equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

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