Staff Auditor I

Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co.; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co. Staff Auditor I supports the Audit Division by contributing to the timely preparation of audit and compliance activities.

The role requires an Associate's degree in accounting, up to one year of accounting experience, and travel about 25-30% with remote work possible when not on site. It reports to the Audit Director and is a full-time, non-exempt position within a professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Interest and commitment to working with diverse clients.
• Independent worker who thrives in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with others.
• Successfully manage a wide range of simultaneous projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to quickly and effectively learn and navigate a variety of financial/accounting systems.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of changes in audit practices by reading professional literature and participating in audit seminars and training courses.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with accounting practices.
• Assist with the preparation financial statements using a prescribed format.
• Collaborate with other staff to assure adherence to acceptable accounting standards.
• Plan and complete basic segments of a financial statement audit and single audit.
• Assist in collecting and organizing sufficient documentation necessary for reporting and audits.
• Identify any deficiencies within the auditing process and meet with appropriate staff to resolve such deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Accounting systems

Continuous learning

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting or equivalent

CPA license preferred

Job description

Job Title:

Staff Auditor I

FLSA Status:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Audit Director

Effective Date:

10/01/2023

Job Summary

The Staff Auditor I supports the Audit Division by contributing to the timely preparation of audit and compliance activities.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist clients with accounting practices.
• Assist with the preparation financial statements using a prescribed format.
• Collaborate with other staff to assure adherence to acceptable accounting standards.
• Plan and complete basic segments of a financial statement audit and single audit.
• Assist in collecting and organizing sufficient documentation necessary for reporting and audits.
• Identify any deficiencies within the auditing process and meet with appropriate staff to resolve such deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Interest and commitment to working with diverse clients.
• Independent worker who thrives in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of individuals and organizations.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with others.
• Successfully manage a wide range of simultaneous projects and competing priorities.
• Ability to quickly and effectively learn and navigate a variety of financial/accounting systems.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of changes in audit practices by reading professional literature and participating in audit seminars and training courses.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of accounting experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Accounting or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel, including driving and flying, approximately 25-30% of the time.
• May work remotely when not attending mandatory on site work activities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.