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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. - Commercial engagement experience a plus.
- 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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