Staff Auditor

Cerini and Associates, LLP; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerini & Associates in Bohemia, NY is seeking a Staff Auditor to support assurance engagements. You will perform audit procedures, contact clients for information, prepare confirmations, and assist with internal controls testing to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes gaining on-the-job experience, with a bachelor’s in Accounting required. Master’s or 150 credit hours, CPA eligibility, and proficiency in Excel/Word are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required or 150 credit hours.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam; CPA licensure is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures as part of assurance engagements.
• Frequently contact clients for relevant information and prepare confirmations.
• Test internal controls and generate samples for external audits.
• Perform substantive procedures in low-risk areas (cash, fixed assets, AP, expenses).
• Footing financial statements and preparing management letter comments.
• Promptly respond to and clear review notes.
• Prepare nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and NY CHAR500).

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Research abilities

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Accounting or 150 credit hours

Tools

ProSystem fx Engagement

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Full-Time, experience preferred but not necessary. Starting at $66,300 Salary

The Staff Auditor will serve as an integral part of assurance-related engagements by performing audit and related procedures commensurate with level of experience, including (but not limited to):

• Frequently contacting clients for relevant information;
• Preparing confirmations and communicating with clients to get them prepared, signed, and distributed;
• Internal controls testing and random sample generation for external audit engagements;
• Performing substantive external audit procedures in low-risk audit areas, generally cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, and expenses, among other areas;
• Footing financial statements and other financial reports;
• Preparing management letter comments for audit areas tested;
• Promptly replying to, and satisfactorily clearing, review notes;
• Preparing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500).

As this position generally requires a relatively low level of relevant experience, it is expected that the Staff Auditor will focus his/her efforts on gaining on-the-job experience, attending educational seminars, and displaying an overall desire to learn and grow professionally. Progression throughout the Staff Auditor’s tenure should be evident in terms of work product clarity, efficiency, and understanding. It is required that the Staff Auditor possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Management/Administration

The Staff Auditor will generally report directly to the Auditor in-charge of each engagement that he/she is assigned to. The Staff Auditor will be given direction as to the projected length of time that certain projects and tasks should take and is expected to actively keep his/her direct in-charge Auditor aware of the Staff Auditor’s task status on a regular basis.

Similarly, the Staff Auditor is expected to inform relevant staff members when further education is necessary, or when formal training should be sought. The Staff Auditor should develop an understanding of the various software packages utilized by Cerini & Associates within his/her first three months of employment, based on internal and external training sessions and ongoing experience.

Teamwork

The Staff Auditor is expected to always project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of him/herself and Cerini & Associates. The Staff Auditor is expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude in communicating with clients and colleagues.

The Staff Auditor is expected to eagerly accept new responsibilities and inquire of higher-level staff for additional tasks and work, as time allows. The Staff Auditor is expected to complete his/her own work as provided by the in-charge Auditor.

Staff Auditors are expected to maintain open and proactive communication with engagement team members and supervisors, promptly reporting issues, providing project status updates, seeking guidance when needed, and responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.

Development/Client Relations

The Staff Auditor is expected to display a general interest in the firm’s development and continued success by ensuring a quality work product and excellent client service. The Staff Auditor is expected to begin developing long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients.

The Staff Auditor is expected to consider each client’s operations for the audit areas he/she is responsible for, and to begin making recommendations on how to improve systems and operations. The Staff Auditor is expected to attend firm-sponsored functions and events, and to participate in some form of lower-level marketing activities that do not demand a significant amount of technical knowledge and experience.

• Master's in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam. CPA licensure is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
• Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.