Audit Senior, Assurance & Advisory - Government Sector


Responsibilities

  • Performing audit or review procedures, or assisting in other projects, as assigned
  • Understanding the client’s business and industry and accounting and control systems
  • Obtaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of our client's audit approach
  • Assessing risks and evaluating the client’s internal control structure
  • Performing and documenting analytical procedures, substantive tests, and tests of controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
  • Reviewing or drafting of financial statements and other client deliverables
  • Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by staff and experienced staff auditors.
  • Building and maintaining good client relationships
  • Being actively involved all phases of a client engagement, from planning to issuance
  • Demonstrating proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards
  • Occasional overtime work required throughout the year; heavy overtime work required from January to May 15, which may be in excess of 55 hours per week.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • At least two years of experience in public accounting
  • Holds a current and valid CPA’s license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
  • Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team; multitask, prioritize and complete assignments; and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines.
  • Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.
  • Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintains appropriate compliance with all Firm-wide policies and procedures.