Senior Audit Associate

Doeren hew; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Birmingham, AL to join its engagement team. This role involves leading audits, preparing financial statements, and analyzing client controls while ensuring effective communication with clients.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, with 2+ years of audit experience, and excellent analytical and communication skills. CPA License is preferred. Opportunity for professional growth and mentorship is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of current experience in audit practice.
• CPA License preferred.
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in various industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit.
• Preparation and review of financial statements, workpapers, audit programs.
• Review and analyze client internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ProSystem Engagement

Job description

Senior Audit Associate – Birmingham, AL

Our firm is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Birmingham, AL office. The Senior Audit Associate will serve as a member of an engagement team, working with a diverse client base across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in various industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, including planning, control analysis and testing, substantive procedures, as well as identifying and assisting clients with issues and reporting.
• Preparation and review of financial statements, workpapers, audit programs, etc.
• Reviewing and analyzing client internal controls.
• Identifying and resolving client issues.
• Communicating with clients on a daily basis.
• Work closely with clients and associates to develop client and project risk assessments, implementations, and recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with engagement team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Present new ideas and improvements to current processes and tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals.
• Train new and less experienced associates on firm technology, processes and procedures.
• Review the work of less experienced associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical skills.
• Seek opportunities to participate in business development and begin to build network of referral sources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA License preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of current experience in audit practice.
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• ProSystem Engagement experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.