Senior Audit Associate

doeren; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our engaged engagement team serving a diverse client base across manufacturing, construction, government, nonprofit, retail and more.

The Senior Audit Associate will participate and lead all phases of audits, prepare financial statements, review internal controls, and communicate with clients daily while mentoring junior staff and supporting process improvements. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA license preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of current experience in audit practice.
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits is desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• ProSystem Engagement experience a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients across multiple industries.
• Participate and lead all phases of an audit, including planning, testing and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements and workpapers.
• Review client internal controls and identify issues.
• Communicate with clients on a daily basis and manage expectations.
• Collaborate to develop risk assessments, implementations and recommendations.
• Maintain active communication with the engagement team and clients.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Present ideas to improve processes and contribute to firm goals.
• Train and mentor junior staff on firm technology and procedures.
• Assist in business development and build a network of referrals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA License preferred

Tools

ProSystem Engagement

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is the 36th largest U.S. tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with over 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Our firm is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join our Houston, TX office. The Senior Audit Associates have the opportunity to work as a member of an engagement team serving a diverse client base of industries such as manufacturing, construction, dealerships, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, retail, restaurant and more. Doeren Mayhew offers a diversified experience in public accounting providing our employees with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance within their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an engagement team serving clients in industries such as manufacturing, construction, dealerships, governmental and non-profit, wholesale and distribution, retail, restaurant and more.
• 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
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• ProSystem Engagement experience a plus
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to travel up to 30%

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.

"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.