Senior Associate, Audit

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Health insurance (Blue Cross)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. invites you to grow your accounting career in a firm that adapts to your life and ambitions. This role focuses on diversified accounting and auditing engagements under supervision, with involvement in planning client engagements and preparing working papers.

You will develop GAAP knowledge, communicate with clients effectively, and join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and a robust benefits package including PTO, holidays, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Minimum of 3 years in public accounting with increasing complexity in auditing and accounting tasks.
• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam.
• CPA certification will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under supervision and manager.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; applies GAAP accuracy checks.
• Develops a command of GAAP and related accounting principles.
• Understands GAAS and common audit procedures.
• Communicates effectively with clients to obtain information needed for engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Education

CPA eligibility

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor and manager
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters
• Begins to develop a command of GAAP, other comprehensive bases of accounting, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations
• Obtains a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client

Qualifications:

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam
  • Those possessing CPA certification will be given preference
• Minimum of 3 years in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of auditing and accounting tasks as well as having in charged engagements
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step.To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us at www.criadv.com .

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.