Audit Staff/Senior Are you stuck in a going nowhere job at your current CPA Firm working too much overtime with no opportunity for advancement, this job is for you! Our client, a Medium Sized CPA Firm located just South of Boston, seeks an Audit Staff/Senior to join their team. The Audit Staff/Senior reports to the Audit Senior, Manager, and Senior Manager and is responsible for carrying out the audit in accordance with the approved audit plan.
Takes on the preparer role of the risked based audit process. Responsibilities: Acquires strong working knowledge of client’s business. Builds strong working relationships with clients to gather information and resolve problems. Supervises, trains and mentors audit staff. Effectively documents work. Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues and communicate findings to senior team members and engagement managers.
Works as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements, including: Assist in the planning, coordination, and completion of audit engagements while meeting established deadlines and budgets. Preparing detailed audit workpapers, including analytical reviews and applicable audit programs in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards. Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
Identifies and communicates engagement and technical issues. Communicates engagement progress in a timely and organized manner. Required Skills and Qualities: Strong project management, organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Strong verbal and communication skills. Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics.
Be proactive. Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. CPA certification or actively working to obtain certification. 2-4 years audit experience in a public accounting firm. Understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls and complex audit procedures and techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and Caseware (or equivalent software). Real estate industry and non-profit experience a plus Salary $80-110K + Bonus #LI-WT1