Audit Senior

Description :

This role will perform audit duties for State and Local Government or Not For Profit or Federal audit engagements. Will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards/Yellow Book and Government Auditing Standards.

Essential Functions

• Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and consulting assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager/director, and partner.
• Plan and organize audits; communicate with client management regarding timing of fieldwork and client assistance levels; and communicate effectively with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client.
• Supervise staff auditors which includes directing and instructing staff, where applicable, in performing work and reviewing work papers.
• Perform the necessary tasks to reduce the direct participation of supervisors, managers/directors or partners.
• Assume responsibility for managing fieldwork, budgets and client deadlines.
• Assure that the audit work papers contain corroborating evidence to support the objectives.
• Review and evaluate clients internal controls.
• Assign work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.
• Review financial statements and ACFR and all relevant disclosures.
• Support training of staff auditors and assist managers in development of staff to provide a high level of capability and competence.
• Research complex accounting issues and provide manager/director with possible solutions.
• Evaluate audit and accounting service procedures and recommend improvements in those systems.
• Supervise multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Perform other projects and duties as may be assigned.
• Actively seek opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Develop network of referral sources through active involvement in professional and civic organizations.
• Coaching staff, evaluating performance, providing on-the-job training, and counseling employees to strengthen knowledge/skills/development. Preparing personnel evaluation forms as required/requested.
• As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

Requirements :

• Bachelor s degree and pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
• Minimum 3 years of experience (public accounting experience preferred).
• Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of GASB Basic Financial Statements for State and Local Governments or Non-Profit organizations.
• Strong background in technical accounting of GAAP, FASB, GASB, and/or basic financial statements.
• Strong background in auditing standards of GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, AICPA, and/or GAO.
• Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and audit software programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills; good presentation skills required.
• Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Preferred Education and amp; Experience

• Member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Benefits :

• Generous PTO.
• 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
• Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
• Certification Reimbursement program.
• CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
• Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
• Relocation assistance available.