Multi Employer Benefit Plan Audit Senior

WithumSmith+Brown; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 82,500 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown is seeking an Audit Senior based in Tyson's Corner, VA or Columbia, MD. You will lead audit engagements, supervise staff, and maintain client relationships to deliver high-quality financial reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, 2+ years public accounting, and CPA eligibility. Strong US GAAP knowledge and excellent communication are essential for success in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CPA eligible preferred or required.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience with leadership of multiple engagements.
• Strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills with US GAAP knowledge.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning to completion.
• Supervise staff and mentor junior team members.
• Manage engagement budgets and deadlines.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on issue resolution.

Skills

CPA eligible

US GAAP knowledge

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA eligible

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!Job Description:Withum’s Auditing and Attest Engagement services are the cornerstone of our firm. Withum’s audit and advisory team possess the expertise necessary to give stakeholders confidence in financial information. This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries.This Multi Employer Benefit Audit Senior role will be based out of our Tyson's Corner, VA or Columbia, MD office. You'll work alongside an integrated team of seasoned, well-known CPAs and industry leaders. In this position, you will take a lead role on all aspects of audit engagements, from planning to completion, to include supervision/mentoring of staff and building/maintaining relationships with clients.Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How You’ll Spend Your Time:Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client serviceOverseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusionProviding supervision and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partnerCollaborating with managers and partners on client issue resolution and make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagementReviewing all schedule and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entriesManaging multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlinesCreating and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the auditConducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordinglyServing in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leaderThe Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Bachelor's degree in accounting or financeCPA or CPA eligibleAt least 2 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staffExcellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP due to the complexity of the engagements in this sectorExceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationshipsAbility to manage multiple engagements and competing projects in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environmentStrong leadership, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills to represent the Firm well to client’s managementExcellent analytical, organizational, project management skills, strong attention to detail, and proven innovative problem-solving skillThe compensation for this position ranges from $82,500 – $95,000 for Columbia, MD. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.#LI-MM1#LI-HybridWithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.