Audit Senior - Education
About the role
Join AAFCPAs as a Senior Accountant in Audit and become part of a team that values authenticity, inclusivity, innovation, and professional growth. In this role, you will manage multifaceted and complex assignments for a variety of clients and businesses while guiding other team members in the same.
Responsibilities
- Manage multifaceted and complex assignments for a variety of clients and businesses
- Guide other team members in the same
- Collaborate as appropriate with AAFCPAs’ multidisciplinary team to meet clients’ evolving needs
- Share accountability with the manager and partner in ensuring timely and accurate service delivery and optimal client satisfaction
- Lead audit engagement teams with an emphasis on clear communication, collaboration, and flexibility
- Ensure deliverables are provided at agreed upon timelines
Requirements
- BS/BA degree with a concentration in accounting
- Active pursuit of CPA
- 3+ years of auditing experience with independent or charter schools
- Public accounting firm experience preferred
- A service mentality and a thorough understanding of accounting debits and credits along with audit risk areas
- Strong time management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills along with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently on assignments and address issues or questions with your engagement manager or partner
- Understand full engagement management process including client expectations
- Build relationships with client staff
- Encourage open dialogue and ongoing team communication
- Open to learning and practicing effective presentation skills both verbally and written
- Learn and employ best practice supervision techniques and use team resources effectively
- Research and propose ideas to increase innovation and efficiency
- Identify training needs and develop team members
- Understand risks and ensure compliance with firm policy
- Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Pro F/X is a plus
Qualifications
- Technical Skills
- Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Pro F/X is a plus
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with Pro F/X is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Bonus Plan
- Flexible, Work from Anywhere Policy (Westborough, Boston, hybrid, or remote)
- Comprehensive Benefits Package (subsidized medical and dental, 401(k), life insurance and disability coverage)
- Generous and Flexible PTO
- On-staff Leadership and Professional Development Coaching and Training
- Complimentary Consultations with AAF Wealth Management Wealth Advisors
- Abundant Learning and Development (CPE) Catalog and Resources
- Firm-sponsored Memberships (AICPA, State CPA Society, and other Associations)
- Zip2CPA and Tailored MBA Programs
- Peer-driven and Partner-nominated Awards
- Team Member Referral Incentives
- Full access to AAFCPAs’ Automation Center of Excellence to streamline manual processes
Pay
The salary range for this position reflects a broad set of factors considered in compensation decisions, including—but not limited to—skills, experience, training, certifications, and overall business needs. The stated range has not been adjusted for geographic differentials that may apply based on the position’s location. At AAFCPAs, it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, as compensation decisions are based on each candidate’s specific background and circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this role is $89,000 – $ 104,000 per year not inclusive of bonus potential.
Schedule
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AAFCPAs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.