Experienced Audit Associate

Job Title: Experienced Audit Associate

Reports to: Partners and Managers

Job Summary: The Experienced Associate Auditor is expected to further acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Salary Range and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, standard firm benefits

Hours Required: 40 hrs + OT

FLSA Status: Exempt
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 client’s business.

- Become oriented with the Firm’s practices, policies, and culture.

- Establish a Continuing Professional Educational 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:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

- Bachelor’s degree in any field AND a Master’s degree in accounting.

- Advanced degree is preferred.

- CPA certification (active) preferred or working toward if not already obtained.

Originally posted on Himalayas