Audit & Assurance Supervisor
Audit & Assurance Supervisor
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Job Description
Reports To Supervisor
A&A Managers and above within the A&A Team
Summary of Job Function
At LGA our primary focus is on our people. As a Supervisor in LGAs Audit and Assurance service line you will work extensively on audits reviews and compilation engagements in various owner-managed businesses.
Essential Job Duties
- Experience in planning and performing audits reviews and compilation engagements in various owner-managed businesses
- Familiarity with accounting and auditing procedures and a general understanding of GAAP
- Prepares financial statements and develops proper techniques to prepare appropriate work papers
- Able to obtain an understanding of various clients accounting systems.
- Flexibility to manage multiple client projects especially during busy seasons which includes traveling to client sites
- Experience in both the preparation and review of audit documentation workpapers testing etc.
- Able to obtain an understanding of various clients accounting systems and internal control systems and the ability to identify areas for improvement internal control deficiencies areas susceptible etc.
- Flexibility to manage multiple client projects and multiple engagement teams especially during busy seasons which includes traveling to client sites
- Ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional growth
- Exhibits expertise in accounting principles and/or audit and compilation procedures relevant to overall engagement; effectively applies GAAP to difficult and complex situations; helps team members to develop and apply accounting and auditing knowledge
- Effectively implements the Firms approach; provides guidance to less experienced staff as needed; communicates to engagement manager and/or partner changing circumstances that could impact approach
- Assists the client and manager with the preparation review and analysis of the financial statements or other attest reports. Prepares or reviews the disclosure checklist to ensure the financial statements are complete
- Understands accounting systems and controls including monitoring controls evaluating control risks and developing procedures to promote efficiency. Prepares recommendations for improving controls for managements consideration
- Researches issues and risks using A&A research tools and proposes solutions to the engagement manager and/or partner and is able to identify and propose solutions to most issues encountered
- Reviews associate research work processes and conclusions to ensure clarity completeness and accuracy
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Taxation or a related field
- Masters degree in Accountancy or Tax or a plan to pursue preferred
- CPA or EA certification or a plan to pursue preferred
- 4-6 years experience in related field
Required Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.).
- Experience with the CCH Suite of Products (ProSystem fx Tax Engagement Document Portal) is a plus.
- Experience with DataSnipper is a plus.
- Ability to review and troubleshoot A&A software issues and guide junior staff in usage.
- Comfortable working in a technology-driven paperless environment.
- Strong organizational skills detail oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and be flexible in tasks and time while managing your workload with adjustments to your schedule especially during peak workload times in the service line.
- Ability to mentor and train junior team members providing constructive feedback.
- Acts as a culture carrier ensuring alignment with the firms vision and values.
- Respect for compliance and confidentiality.
Work Environment and Special Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- This job is performed in an office setting indoors and at times travel to one of the other firm locations is required.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse and other machines.
- While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
- Talk or hear.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and support the team during traditional peak seasons.
LGA is committed to providing an equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please email us at .
Service Line: Internal A&A Team
Function: Billable
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Any LGA office (Woburn MA Salem NH or Chestnut Hill MA) or remote
Employment Type: Experienced
Degree Required: Yes
Direct Reports/Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Travel: Occasionally between LGA offices and client sites
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
