Audit Senior Staff

Responsibilities

• Performs fieldwork on audit or review engagements with minimum supervision.
• Assists with supervising entry level audit staff accountants assigned to engagements.
• Helps implement accounting systems for new clients and keeps higher-level personnel informed about engagement status.
• Participates in the firm’s marketing activities.
• Understands the firm's quality control standards.
• Keeps abreast of general accounting principles.
• Begins to develop knowledge of accounting principles related to clients and their industry.
• Has an understanding of the client and its environment and their effect on audit risk assessment.
• Understands audit risks and financial statement assertions and their effect on the audit approach.
• Assumes responsibility for performing audit fieldwork including adherence to due dates and time budgets.
• Prepares financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters.
• Directs and performs research and support for projects with supervision.
• Has excellent skills in Excel and is proficient in core audit software.
• Ensures that their work is error free.
• Speaks confidently to clients about the firm.
• Develops communication skills by providing technical assistance to staff while maintaining a team environment.
• Keeps management informed of engagement status.

Qualifications

• Working toward CPA certification with a BS in Accounting.
• At least three years of progressive CPA firm experience.