Major Responsibilities & Duties:
- Further gain familiarity with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA.
- Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients.
- Obtain exposure to the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm.
- Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
- Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques.
- Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients.
- Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency.
- Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates Managers and Partners.
- Acquire a working knowledge of the clients business.
- Become oriented with the Firms practices policies and culture.
- Establish a Continuing Professional Education program to include participation in training sessions and reading and self-study programs in preparation for a supervisory role.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements & Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:
- Excellent project management analytical interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership training and mentoring skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
- Professionalism dependability integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
- Dedicated to superior client service.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- 4-16 months of recent work experience encompassing at least one audit busy season in the field of accounting with exposure to various responsibilities in public accounting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic business technology or audit principles/standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel).
Education and Licenses:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
- Bachelors degree in any field AND a Masters degree in accounting.
- Advanced degree is preferred.
- CPA certification (active) preferred or working toward if not already obtained.