Junior Staff Auditor

Brainsavers.co; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

CPA exam flexibility

8AM-5PM schedule

Job summary

Sheppard-Harris & Associates in Alabama seeks a junior auditor to join our audit team. You will perform procedures for financial and compliance audits, prepare work papers, and assist with planning and reporting under supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and 2+ years of audit exposure; CPA licensure is a plus but not mandatory. This full-time position offers growth, a standard M-F schedule, and opportunities across governmental sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of audit experience is preferred.
• Current CPA license is a plus but not required.
• Solid knowledge of GAAS, GAS Yellow Book, and GAGAS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures for financial and compliance audits and reviews.
• Prepare and adjust work papers from clients’ trial balance and draft financial statements.
• Research accounting issues and discuss findings with supervision.
• Assist with engagement planning and other audit duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAS knowledge

GAGAS knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Audit experience (2+ years)

Tools

ATX

QuickBooks

Creative Solutions

Job description

Sheppard-Harris & Associates is a certified public accounting firm established as a professional Corporation under the laws of the State of Alabama in July, 1993. We have a well-established reputation for providing quality services to the federal, state and local governmental markets, which includes providing assurance, internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing, tax, and financial planning services.

While the firm may be based in Alabama, our clients are located in a variety of states. Our client base is broadly diversified and includes companies/organizations in the following industries and discipline: Service, Non-Profit, Healthcare, Real Estate, Governmental Entities, and Employee Benefit Plans. Our President was selected to the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy. SHA is committed to ethical behavior and providing quality service.

We are currently seeking full-time, Junior Auditors to join our team.

Work Experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, two or more years audit experience
• Current CPA license and public accounting experience a plus but not required.

Major Job Duties

Staff auditor is responsible for performing various procedures for financial and compliance audits and reviews.

• Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepares and adjusts work papers from clients’ trial balance
• Researches accounting issues
• Recognizes potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor
• Participates in the engagement planning process
• Performs other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Assumes full responsibility (under supervision) for preparation of compiled and reviewed financial statements
• Assists with more complicated segments of audit and accounting engagements
• Drafts annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures
• Becomes proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm’s software programs
• May train other staff auditors

Job Qualifications

• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS Yellow Book) and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards (GAGAS) a plus
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs such as ATX, QuickBooks, and Creative Solutions.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills Some travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salaries for the entry level Staff Auditor position are competitive with salaries for similar positions in the private sector.

Other benefits include:

• A full range of benefits including health and life insurance.
• 8AM-5Pm Work Schedule. Flexible time for those studying for the CPA Exam.