Senior Auditor / Accountant

Kforce Inc; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Kforce's client, a Suffolk County Long Island based full-service CPA firm, is seeking a Staff Auditor/Accountant to act as the in-charge auditor on diverse engagements. You will lead junior staff, develop testing strategies, and document work per GAAS standards.

The role requires a college degree in accounting (150 credits preferred), 3+ years of audit experience, and proficiency in Excel/Word. CPA is a plus, with strong communication and analytical skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 150 credits preferred.
• CPA credential is a plus.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; US GAAP/GAAS understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead junior staff on engagements and manage project day-to-day.
• Develop testing strategies during planning and document per GAAS.
• Perform internal controls work, risk assessment, sampling.
• Perform substantive audit procedures in various areas including receivables, revenue, debt, net assets/equity.
• Prepare financial statements and management letters for engagements.
• Prepare nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and NY CHAR500).

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Research abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (150 credits preferred)

CPA credential (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a Suffolk County Long Island, NY-based full-service CPA firm is seeking a Staff Auditor/Accountant professional. The firm is known for its outstanding culture and competitive compensation program. In this role, the Senior Auditor will serve as the in-charge Auditor for diverse engagements. Responsibilities:

• Staff Auditor/Accountant will manage junior staff members on engagements
• Develop testing strategies during the planning phase of in-charge engagements and complete planning documentation according to firm standards, GAAS, and best
• Complete internal controls documentation, risk assessment, testing and random sample generation for internal and external audit engagements
• Perform substantive external audit procedures in moderate and high-risk audit areas, generally account receivable, revenue, debt, net assets/equity, and other areas
• Handle reporting phases of engagements, including completing reporting documentation according to firm standards, GAAS, and best practices
• As a Staff Auditor/Accountant, you will prepare financial statements and other financial reports for essentially all engagements on which they serve
• Prepare management letters for essentially all engagements on which they serve
• Prepare and/or review nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500)

Requirements

• College degree in Accounting - 150 credits preferred
• CPA is a plus
• 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting, preferably with non-profit, school, and/or employee benefit plan clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities
• Applied working knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS; GAGAS experience is preferred
• Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.