Senior Auditor

Duffy Kruspodin, LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duffy Kruspodin, LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations across today’s important industries. The firm emphasizes development, inclusion and community support while delivering real results for clients.

The role focuses on day-to-day audit engagements, planning, fieldwork, and client communications, with opportunities for training and professional growth including leadership development and participation in recruiting events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Active CPA license or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• At least two years of relevant audit experience.
• Experience with ERISA audits and Uniform Guidance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day audit engagements, including planning and fieldwork and act as client contact as needed.
• Review engagement procedures and ensure objectives are met.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to management.
• Research technical issues and advise on accounting matters to managers and partners.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for improvements and new business.
• Assist with training, recruiting events, and intern programs.
• Plan and organize projects and budgets, meeting deadlines and tracking progress.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

GAAS procedures

Audit execution

Client communication

Remote work adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license or eligibility

Tools

CCH ProSystem fx

CCH Axcess

ProStaff

Teammate Analytics

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, Duffy Kruspodin, LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential key competency function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients, including planning and fieldwork, and act as client contact as needed.
• Review audit engagement procedures performed by the audit staff in a timely and professional manner and ensure audit objectives met
• Prepare reports and communicates findings and recommendations to management
• Conduct intermediate technical research on engagement discrepancies and technical issues for new and existing clients and communicate any related accounting and auditing matters to managers and partners
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the client and proactively work with the client’s management to gather necessary audit information, identify issues, and make recommendations for business improvements and identify potential additional business opportunities
• Assist with and participate in in-house training and informational meetings and participate in advanced continuing education as well as leadership and management training
• Participate in firm recruiting events as well as participating in intern selection, training, and feedback process
• Assist with planning and organization of projects and budgets, including preparing engagement budgets, meeting budget deadlines, and communicating engagement progress in a timely and organized manner
• Achieving monthly and annual charge hour goals
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes 55+ hours a week during busy season

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Intermediate understanding of accounting (US GAAP) and assurance (GAAS) procedures and standards
• Ability to effectively work with and changing industry regulations, meet multiple deadlines with concurrent engagements, and understand internal control issues and concerns
• Familiar with Accounting and Audit software, including CCH ProSystem fx (Engagement, Knowledge Coach), CCH Axcess, ProStaff, and Teammate Analytics
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with other staff in a remote environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent degree
• Active CPA license or eligibility to sit for CPA exam
• At least two (2) years of relevant audit experience
• Experience conducting ERISA audits and audits under the Uniform Guidance is a plus, but not required