Staff Auditor

Paycom - ATS; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SB & Company, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Staff Auditor at our headquarters in Owings Mills, MD. The role offers varied accounting and tax assignments under supervision of experienced audit professionals.

We look for a candidate with a 4-year accounting degree, progress toward the CPA exam, and a commitment to continuing professional education. Responsibilities include reconciliations, financial statement prep, and supporting client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting.
• Progresses professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam.
• Minimum of 60 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and basic personal income taxes.
• Proficiency with computer and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of client records to trial balance, including analyses, prepaids, accruals, depreciation, and related calculations.
• Perform all phases of engagements, including report writing and tax return preparation.
• Familiarity with FASB, AICPA, GAO and GASB pronouncements for governmental engagements.
• Prepare financial statements using the firm’s software program.
• Suggest improvements to clients' systems and operations during engagements.
• Participate in engagement planning and communicate with clients to minimize disruption.

Skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Headquarters - Owings Mills, MD 21117, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Occasional, Job Shift: Day

About Us: SB & Company is a certified public accounting and consulting firm that partners with government, commercial, and nonprofit organizations to deliver high-quality audit and assurance services. Our professionals bring deep technical knowledge, dedication to quality, and a passion for public service. We are committed to client success and professional excellence, while offering flexibility and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

Our Staff Auditors are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of experienced audit professionals. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and the ability to meet time constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of client records to trial balance, which may include analytical procedures, computations of prepaids, accruals, property and equipment, and calculations of depreciation expense.
• Staff may be required to perform all phases of an engagement, including report writing and tax return preparation.
• Become familiar with the pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, and when assigned to governmental engagements, the GAO and GASB.
• Become proficient at preparing financial statements using the firm's software program.
• Expected to provide ideas to improve client's systems and operations during the engagement.
• Involvement in the engagement planning process is important.
• Communicate with the client to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to the client.
• Understand the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA.
• Attend and actively participate in professional education, including in-house industry group meetings and professionally sponsored training sessions.
• Use the firm's software programs to automate the process including trial balance, financial statement, and tax return. This may include using technology to link the client's software with our firm software.
• Perform other accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned.
• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting.
• Progresses professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam.
• Minimum of 60 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles and basic personal income taxes.
• Proficiency with computer and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.