Audit Senior, Audit Manager, Audit Senior Manager

Audit Senior, Audit Manager, Audit Senior Manager

3+ years previous public accounting experience.

Candidates should have a competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.

Previous experience in planning and supervising audit and large review engagements is required.

Candidates should possess solid research and writing skills, excellent verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and clients.

Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

A competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills, communication skills, time management skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of all assigned engagements including, team staffing, job planning and scheduling with the Senior Manager / Principal.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget (for subsequent approval by a Principal).
• Support the training of team members; offer guidance and direction, give constructive criticism of working papers.
• Review with the Senior Manager or Principal any significant engagement findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.
• Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, and tax returns for later discussion between the Manager or director and the client.
• Prepare an engagement evaluation report for each team member supervised and discuss with that person (individually) before forwarding to Principal.
• Serve in educational programs, as an instructor or discussion leader.
• Monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Senior Manager / Principal if time exceeds the budget.
• Identify additional areas of work, i.e. work beyond the scope of the engagement letter, estimate the amount of time and receive client approval before commencing work.
• Assist new businesses with entity selection and software implementation.
• Display a high degree of technical and professional competence including remaining up-to-date on all professional pronouncements.
• Contribute to team members' semi-annual and annual performance evaluations.
• Represent the firm at special social events and private functions.

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