Senior Audit Associate

The Senior Audit Associate should be able to perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks. This person will assist the engagement partner and/or manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings. The Senior will work with audit staff at the client’s premises, managing the engagement in the field and performing audit procedures to the appropriate extent.  These duties may include (but are not limited to)

Essential Duties

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP & GAAS rules, where applicable).
• Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and help the manager and partner form a conclusion utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager and PPC ETools, etc.).
• Understand internal control deficiencies and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand the risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors, trends and key customers and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide the team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit engagement from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the team’s work for finalization requirements.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and is capable of writing detailed document findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identifies roadblocks and understands critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• 3+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• Commercial engagement experience a plus.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS regulations.
• Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients when required and have access to a car.

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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