Assurance Senior
About the role
or maybe "Job Summary". The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map.
We have "Job Duties" with many sub-sections: Control Environment, GAAP, SEC and PCAOB, GAAS, Methodology, Research, Other duties as required, Supervisory Responsibilities. Those are duties/responsibilities. So we can put under Responsibilities
with a - list of duties. Need to preserve all substantive info; we can break into list items each duty.
We have "Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:" with bullet-like content: Bachelor’s degree..., Master’s degree..., Experience..., License/Certifications..., Software Proficiency..., Language N/A (should be omitted if N/A), Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (list). So we can have sections:
Qualifications
maybe includes Education, Experience, License/Certifications, Software Proficiency, Other Knowledge Skills Abilities. Or we could split into Requirements and Skills. But instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine qualifications into one Qualifications
with a list.
We have salary ranges per state: that is Pay info. So we need a Pay
with list of ranges. Must include only if posting actually states them. Yes.
We have "About Us" section: that's about company, could be About the role
? Actually About Us is company description; but we could put under About the role
maybe not. The instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So "About Us" could be considered "About the role"? Might be better to put under About the role
the job summary paragraph. Then we could omit About Us? But we need to preserve all substantive information; About Us is substantive but not required headings; we could incorporate into a after the job summary maybe as part of "About the role"? However the instruction says use those headings for sections; we can still have other headings not listed? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings when appropriate; but we could also add other headings if needed? Probably better to stick to those. So we can put About Us content under About the role
as well, maybe combine.
We have Benefits: mention ESOP, Total Rewards, etc. So we need Benefits
with list.
We have no explicit Schedule info, so omit.
We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we must drop the Equal Opportunity Employer lines, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information: job duties, qualifications, salary ranges, benefits, about us.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings (none present).
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
But note we already have Benefits section later; we might duplicate ESOP info. Better to keep About the role just job summary; About Us could be separate but not a standard heading. Perhaps we can put About Us under About the role
as well, but then Benefits section will also mention ESOP; that's okay duplication? We should avoid duplication. The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is okay if it's in original? But we should avoid repeating same content unnecessarily. However we can keep About Us in About the role and not repeat in Benefits; but Benefits section should still list benefits like ESOP, Total Rewards, etc. We can keep Benefits section with bullet list of benefits (ESOP, Total Rewards, etc.) and not repeat the descriptive paragraph. So we keep About the role as just job summary paragraph.
Thus:
About the role
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Now Responsibilities: we need to list duties from Job Duties sections.
Let's extract each bullet-like duty:
Control Environment:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
- Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
- Documenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
- Identifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization
- Supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff
GAAP:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
- Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
- Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
- Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations
- Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
- Identifying complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution
- Coaching less experienced team members in new areas
SEC And PCAOB:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by:
- Reading and reviewing clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
- Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee
- Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment
GAAS:
- Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
- Formulating and communicating the audit plan
- Applying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate
- Employing audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testing
- Utilizing BDO audit manuals as appropriate for the situation
- Documenting deviations from BDO policy, with approval
Methodology:
- Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
- Coordinating the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, with Firm’s policies and procedures and within budget
- Applying BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit
- Identifying and proposing outcomes to critical issues
Research:
- Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
- Utilizing of internal and external research tools and selecting methodology for routine research requests
- Researching complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considering and documenting the impact on the client and audit engagement
- Documenting and organizing complicated findings in a usable format, based on information obtained from Accounting Research Manager, BDO Assurance Manual, Yahoo Finance, etc.
- Assisting the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy
- Developing the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets
- Collaborating with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work
Other duties as required: (just phrase)
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates
- Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team
We need to flatten into - items. Could keep sub-bullets but we can just list each duty as a separate
- . Might be long but okay.
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Now Qualifications: we have Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: includes Bachelor’s degree..., Master’s degree..., Experience..., License/Certifications..., Software Proficiency..., Language N/A (skip), Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (list). We'll combine into a
.
List items:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
- Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred
- Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
- Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment,
Qualifications
maybe includes Education, Experience, License/Certifications, Software Proficiency, Other Knowledge Skills Abilities. Or we could split into Requirements and Skills. But instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine qualifications into oneQualifications
with a list. We have salary ranges per state: that is Pay info. So we need aPay
with list of ranges. Must include only if posting actually states them. Yes. We have "About Us" section: that's about company, could beAbout the role
? Actually About Us is company description; but we could put underAbout the role
maybe not. The instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So "About Us" could be considered "About the role"? Might be better to put underAbout the role
the job summary paragraph. Then we could omit About Us? But we need to preserve all substantive information; About Us is substantive but not required headings; we could incorporate into aafter the job summary maybe as part of "About the role"? However the instruction says use those headings for sections; we can still have other headings not listed? It says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings when appropriate; but we could also add other headings if needed? Probably better to stick to those. So we can put About Us content under About the role
as well, maybe combine.
We have Benefits: mention ESOP, Total Rewards, etc. So we need Benefits
with list.
We have no explicit Schedule info, so omit.
We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. So we must drop the Equal Opportunity Employer lines, etc.
We must preserve all substantive information: job duties, qualifications, salary ranges, benefits, about us.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings (none present).
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity. We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
But note we already have Benefits section later; we might duplicate ESOP info. Better to keep About the role just job summary; About Us could be separate but not a standard heading. Perhaps we can put About Us underAbout the role
as well, but then Benefits section will also mention ESOP; that's okay duplication? We should avoid duplication. The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Duplication is okay if it's in original? But we should avoid repeating same content unnecessarily. However we can keep About Us in About the role and not repeat in Benefits; but Benefits section should still list benefits like ESOP, Total Rewards, etc. We can keep Benefits section with bullet list of benefits (ESOP, Total Rewards, etc.) and not repeat the descriptive paragraph. So we keep About the role as just job summary paragraph. Thus:About the role
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Now Responsibilities: we need to list duties from Job Duties sections. Let's extract each bullet-like duty: Control Environment: - Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by: - Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work - Documenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system - Identifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization - Supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff GAAP: - Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: - Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients - Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures - Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations - Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed - Identifying complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution - Coaching less experienced team members in new areas SEC And PCAOB: - Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by: - Reading and reviewing clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing - Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee - Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment GAAS: - Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: - Formulating and communicating the audit plan - Applying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate - Employing audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testing - Utilizing BDO audit manuals as appropriate for the situation - Documenting deviations from BDO policy, with approval Methodology: - Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by: - Coordinating the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, with Firm’s policies and procedures and within budget - Applying BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit - Identifying and proposing outcomes to critical issues Research: - Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by: - Utilizing of internal and external research tools and selecting methodology for routine research requests - Researching complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considering and documenting the impact on the client and audit engagement - Documenting and organizing complicated findings in a usable format, based on information obtained from Accounting Research Manager, BDO Assurance Manual, Yahoo Finance, etc. - Assisting the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy - Developing the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets - Collaborating with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work Other duties as required: (just phrase) Supervisory Responsibilities: - Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates - Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team We need to flatten into- items. Could keep sub-bullets but we can just list each duty as a separate
- . Might be long but okay.
We'll produce a
- with each duty as
- . Ensure we preserve all.
Now Qualifications: we have Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: includes Bachelor’s degree..., Master’s degree..., Experience..., License/Certifications..., Software Proficiency..., Language N/A (skip), Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (list). We'll combine into a
- .
List items:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
- Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred
- Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
- Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment,
- . Ensure we preserve all.
Now Qualifications: we have Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: includes Bachelor’s degree..., Master’s degree..., Experience..., License/Certifications..., Software Proficiency..., Language N/A (skip), Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (list). We'll combine into a