Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Position Objective : This position provides responsive, high quality audit services to clients, identifies ways to add value, and manage all aspects of audit engagements. This individual will seek to understand the client’s business and their culture and will use effective listening skills to help define problems and present solutions to strengthen client relationships.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide responsive, high quality audit services to clients; identify ways to deliver added value
- Manage all aspects of audit engagement including planning, reviewing documentation, identifying opportunities for clients to improve internal controls, and presenting audit results to client governance team / committee
- Plans, organizes and controls multiple responsibilities and resources to meet assignment objectives
- Apply technical skills to assist assigned clients
- Take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices to assigned and other clients
- Understand performance expectations and lead / manage teams to meet these expectations
- Assist with the professional development and learning of audit staff members through training and mentoring
- Engage in business development activities
- Develop a strong knowledge of the Firm’s services, systems, and processes and can identify the appropriate resources to apply / deliver them
- Ability to travel to various local client sites in the Washington, D.C. Metro area up to fifty percent (20%); occasional obligations outside of typical workday schedule (i.e. breakfast or dinner meetings) to participate in client relationship development
- Other duties as assigned
The incumbent is also expected to :
Meet challenging client requirements with superior customer serviceExercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related audit mattersContinuously learn and model inclusive behavior; respectfully address diverse customer service needsReport hours in a timely and error free mannerMaintain a positive, professional demeanor at all timesWork efficiently in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and meet or exceed deadlinesPossess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) as well as presentation skillsIndependently identify issues and create solutionsExhibit integrity, dependability and trustworthiness; ability to maintain confidentialityBe detail oriented and well organizedRequirements :
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
BA / BS in accounting from accredited college / universityMinimum of 5 years' experience in Public Accounting with a focus in Affordable Housing AuditsActive CPA licenseApplied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS, Uniform Guidance, GAGAS and HUD rules), and U.S. accounting standards and proceduresProficiency with MS Office SuitPreferred Skills
Familiarity with ProSystem FX Engagement softwareJob Requirements
Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment)Speak fluent English in order to communicate with other employees and clients verbally and in writingConstant operation of a computer and other office equipmentRemain in sedentary position for long periods of time; however, needs the ability to move around the office to access office equipment, attend meetings, etc.Frequent communication with others and clients regarding projects and work productAvailable to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime requirements during busy seasons