Junior Auditor (Entry-Level)

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Flushing, NY (Headquarters)

Reporting To: Audit Supervisor

Compensation: $44,000 - $48,000 / year

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor/Manager/Partner, this position will require independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload, and recommend changes in office practices or procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform attestation and consulting engagements, including but not limited to, compilations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, audits, and financial due diligence in accordance with AICPA, ISA, PCAOB, and other professional standards.
• Plan audit fieldwork for internal control evaluations and audit tests to assess internal control risk and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct internal control reviews, and financial and compliance audit tests to determine the financial status of the assigned client(s).
• Perform specific audit procedures and prepare work papers including documenting the audit procedures performed.
• Communicate with clients to request various materials, statements, and work papers necessary for the engagement.
• Review said materials/documents and compose the necessary summary memos.
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and assist in the preparation of a draft audit report.
• Prepare other comprehensive written reports including various and applicable findings, questionable costs, and recommendations in accordance with applicable Professional and Firm standards.
• Perform duties under the supervision of a CPA.
• Prepare Finalized Reports for Client Distribution (must align with internal reports protocol)
• Other administrative duties and responsibilities, as assigned by Seniors, Supervisors, Managers, and Executive Management.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Language: Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred due to the Firm's client base.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 months to a year of experience in accounting or audit work.
• Knowledge of preparing financial statements and compiling financial statements.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills are also important.