Audit Supervisor

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency in Houston is seeking an Audit Supervisor to manage audit processes and supervise staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and CPA progress, along with 2-4 years of recent audit experience. Responsibilities include managing audit engagements, ensuring efficient communication with clients, and supervising associates. Strong accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Experience in audit procedures and practices is essential.
• Ability to supervise others and manage audit projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit engagements and supervise associates.
• Ensure efficient information flow between clients and audit team.
• Evaluate expenditures for engagements and participate in recruiting.

Skills

Computer applications proficiency

Understanding of GAAP

Financial records comprehension

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

CPA or progress toward CPA

2-4 years of recent audit experience

Job description

Job ID#: 35483 Audit Supervisor Needed!

Job Summary

The Audit Supervisor is a position expected to perform all aspects of an audit or examination with minimum supervision as well as direct several associates concerning work to be performed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work review, decision making, and time budget management are essential parts of this position
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients
• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient, serving as a liaison between clients and upper management
• Supervise Associates and Interns on engagements
• Judge the sustainability of expenditures to be incurred on an engagement, both by themselves and by those they supervise
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor or manager

All these functions will be performed in accordance with the firm’s quality control guidelines and performed in a timely and efficient manner under the supervision of their superiors. The right audit candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all levels of the organization and with our clients.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in computer applications used in the office
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and standards
• Ability to understand financial records
• Ability to review company documentation to complete audits in a timely and proficient manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete work within a specified time frame
• Ability to research various types of company documents and budgets to identify necessary information for specific audits

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting
• CPA or significant progress toward a CPA
• 2-4 years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
• Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding accounting and auditing matters
• Ability to perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks so that the direct participation of supervisors, managers or partners is kept to a minimum
• Legally permitted to be employed in the United States without requiring a visa or sponsorship

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