Audit Staff

Calibre CPA Group, PLLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit-sharing plans

Generous paid time off policy

Job summary

A growing public accounting firm based in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Staff Auditor to join their team. The successful candidate will assist in various audit engagements, document accounting systems, and prepare financial statements and audit workpapers. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, along with strong communication skills. The firm offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Accounting GPA must be 3.0 or higher.
• 0-3 years of audit experience.
• Active pursuit of CPA a plus.
• Experience in accounting is not necessary, but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops basic technical knowledge with a heavy emphasis on learning on-the-job.
• Assist in audit of certain financial statement accounts.
• Document accounting systems and internal controls.
• Prepare audit workpapers that are informative and indexed.
• Resolve audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries.
• Prepare client tax returns (Forms 990 and 5500).

Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting software (Quickbooks, ProSystem, GoFileroom)

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

We are a growing public accounting firm seeking a Staff Auditor for our Bethesda, MD office. In this position you will work under the guidance of experienced professionals on audit engagements. Initially you will assist in the audit of selected financial statement accounts, document accounting systems and internal controls, prepare appropriate audit workpapers, and assist in the preparation of financial statements and management letters.

Our firm looks for talented people who want to be challenged and desire rapid professional growth; enjoy interacting with others in a supportive work environment; have imagination, a sense of humor, intelligence, initiative, and dedication; and want to provide exceptional professional services to a diverse group of clients.

Salary Range - $70,000 to $80,000 (depending on experience)

Position Responsibilities

• Develops basic technical knowledge with a heavy emphasis on learning on-the-job as employee moves from one audit engagement to the next
• Assist in audit of certain financial statement accounts; assigned work will become more challenging with additional experience
• Document accounting systems and internal controls
• Prepare audit workpapers that are informative, indexed, cross-referenced and can easily be understood and explained, improving effectiveness on workpapers from the prior year
• Resolve audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries to clients
• Responsible for becoming familiar with typical auditing procedures (Calibre standard audit programs) and performing procedures in accordance with Firm standards (use of Calibre standard workpapers) in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
• Ask questions of supervisor in a timely manner when problems or confusion arise
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to senior auditors, managers, directors, principals and partners
• Clear open review notes in a thorough and timely manner and assist in post fieldwork wrap up, as requested
• Prepare client tax returns (Forms 990 and 5500)
• Maintain an organized open items list

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required
• Accounting GPA must be 3.0 or higher
• 0-3 years of audit experience
• Active pursuit of CPA a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of and use of accounting software a plus, (Quickbooks, ProSystem, GoFileroom)
• Should have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, GAAP and GAAS
• Experience in accounting is not necessary, but is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills

About Us

Calibre is an established and growing public accounting firm with a 80-year history in the Washington DC, NY, IL and CA markets. We are dedicated to providing the best possible working environment, including a commitment to the personal and professional growth of our employees. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance coverage, 401(k) and profit‑sharing plans, and a generous paid time off policy. It is our goal to cultivate our employees and give them a variety of resources to develop and grow into a career at Calibre. Please visit our website at www.calibrecpa.com to learn more about our firm.

EEO

Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.