Senior Accountant, Audit

Job Description

Description:

Position Objective: The senior accountant will work closely with partners, managers, and clients to facilitate completion of engagements. This individual will perform and direct a broad range of accounting tasks and assist the engagement partner/manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and HUD rules)

Understand client needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry related GAAP and GAAS issues

Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability to other clients

Research accounting topics and form a conclusion using the Firm’s research tools

Understand the risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms

Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness

Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; write detailed document findings

Participate with the engagement team to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations

Learn and refine project management skills to plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget

Develop skills in all core competency areas and apply them effectively

Other duties as assigned

This position is also expected to:

Meet challenging client requirements with superior customer service

Continuously learn and model inclusive behavior; respectfully address diverse customer service needs; and understand that collective and individual intelligence increases in diverse groups

Report hours in a timely and error free manner

Maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times

Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet or exceed deadlines

Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations to clients in matters pertaining to the audit

Exhibit integrity, dependability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain confidentiality

Detail oriented and well organizedRequirements:

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

BA/BS in accounting from accredited college/university

Minimum of two (2) years of audit experience in public accounting

Active CPA license or CPA candidate

Proficiency with MS Office Suit

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with ProSystem FX Engagement software

Job Requirements

Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)

Speak fluent English in order to communicate with other employees and clients verbally and in writing

Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment

Remain in sedentary position for long periods of time; however, needs the ability to move around the office to access office equipment, attend meetings, etc.

Frequent communication with others and clients regarding projects and work product

Available to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime requirements during busy seasons

Full-time