Experienced Staff Auditor

Paycom - ATS; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SB & Company, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, seeks Staff Auditors in Owings Mills, MD. You will perform a variety of accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of experienced audit professionals, focusing on quality work and meeting deadlines.

The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, 1–2 years of audit experience at a large firm, progress toward the CPA exam, and at least 60 hours of CPA education annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.
• 1–2 years of audit experience at Large or Big 4 firm.
• Progress towards CPA exam.
• Minimum of 60 hours of continuing professional education each year.
• Proficiency with computer and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile client records to trial balance and perform related procedures.
• Assist with engagement planning and report writing.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements using firm software.
• Support tax return preparation and other accounting tasks.
• Provide ideas to improve client systems and operations.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Headquarters - Owings Mills, MD 21117, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day, About Us:

About Us:

SB & Company is a certified public accounting and consulting firm that partners with government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services.Our professionals bring deep technical knowledge, dedication to quality, and a passion for public service.We are committed to client success and professional excellence, while offering flexibility and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

Our Staff Auditors are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments und the supervision of experienced audit professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and the ability to meet time constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of client records to trial balance, which may include analytical procedures, computations of prepaids, accruals, property and equipment, and calculations of depreciation expense.
• Staff maybe requiredto perform all phases of an engagement, including report writing and tax return preparation.
• Become familiar withthe pronouncementsof the FASB, AICPA, and when assigned to governmental engagements, the GAO and GASB.
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software program.
• Expected to provide ideas to improveclient’ssystems and operations during the engagement.
• Involvement in the engagement planning process is important.
• Communicate with the client to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to the client.
• Understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA
• Attend and activelyparticipatein professionaleducation,including in-house industry group meetings and professionally sponsored training sessions.
• Use the firm’s software programs to automate the process including trial balance, financial statement, andtaxreturn. This may include using technology to link the client’s software with ourfirmsoftware.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned.
• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in accounting.
• 1-2 years experience in audit at Large or Big 4 firm
• Progresses professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam.
• Minimumof60 hoursof continuing professional education isrequiredeach year.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and basic personal income taxes.
• Proficiencywith computer and spreadsheet software programs
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.