Senior Audit Associate

The Senior Audit Associate is responsible for planning engagements, performing fieldwork, preparation of full disclosure financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies, performing other non-audit accounting services, and preparation of tax returns. This position is responsible for supporting the growth of co-workers thru answering questions, teaching firm policy, accounting procedures, and software.

Responsibilities include:

• Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing fieldwork on schedule with associate staff as applicable, and completing engagements
• Identify value added suggestions from audit and reviews for client utilization
• Apply basic accounting and auditing and tax knowledge to more complex and multiple projects
• Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates in audit and review process
• Become involved in staff development
• Identify technical skills needed for improvement and improve through CPE, personal commitment, and on-the-job training
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications include:

• 2-7 years experience
• Strong analytical, general ledger, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong teamwork, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to travel to client locations as required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Experience with ProSystemFx products is a plus
• Must be working toward the successful completion of the CPA exam

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers