Audit Associate - Athens, AL

General Responsibilities

• Be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession.
• Achieve well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Develop working knowledge of Federal and state income tax laws and regulations.
• Stay informed about current developments in the accounting profession.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Show professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
• Ensure accuracy in handling information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Acquire proficiency in using available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when appropriate.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Multi-State, Individual, trust and estate tax returns.
• Stay updated with tax laws and regulations.
• Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations.
• Flex to the workload as deadlines approach.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overnight and potentially weekends.