Experienced Audit Senior, State & Local Government

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About the role

The State and Local Government (SLG) Experienced Audit Senior will coordinate day-to-day "in-charge" duties including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying GAAP, documenting and assessing control systems, and acting as the client contact for basic questions. This role may also involve reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of the control environment to enhance effectiveness or mitigate risks of policies and procedures.
• Work with the engagement manager to ensure fieldwork is executed as planned, adhering to Firm policies and budget.
• Document, validate, and assess the effectiveness of internal control systems and transactional cycles.
• Determine and communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Supervise audit staff, review workpapers, and explain any shortcomings.
• Apply Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) to client transactions and communicate disclosure requirements.
• Review Basic Financial Statements, including MD&A, notes, and Required Supplementary Information for accuracy.
• Identify and apply new GASB pronouncements and discuss alternative accounting principles with superiors.
• Formulate and communicate the audit plan, applying GAGAS and audit skepticism to complex issues.
• Use BDO audit manuals and document deviations from policy with approval.
• Ensure compliance with engagement independence requirements and review client communications for completeness and accuracy.
• Apply Uniform Guidance (UG) standards, develop audit strategies for major programs, and execute audits in compliance with UG.
• Identify audit findings, prepare written findings, and facilitate corrective action plans.
• Apply BDO audit methodologies, tools, and technology to ensure quality, efficiency, and completeness.
• Research complex accounting areas, form initial opinions, and document findings in a usable format.
• Coordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, and review with the audit team and client.
• Develop the Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs, and budgets.
• Monitor and report engagement budget to actual, advising on potential overruns.
• Supervise a team of 1 to 5 audit professionals and provide verbal and written performance feedback.
• Teach and coach associates to provide on-the-job learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent (required).
• Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred).
• Three (3) or more years of prior work experience in public accounting (required).
• Prior supervisory experience (preferred).
• Experience with public sector entities and related organizations (preferred).
• Single audit experience (preferred).
• Actively pursuing CPA (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools.

Skills

• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills.
• People development and delegation skills.
• Executive presence and ability to act as the primary client contact.
• Ability to manage all stages of the audit, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Ability to perform audits of complex companies and prepare/review financial statements with disclosures.

Pay

Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

• National Range: $115,000 - $135,000
• Maryland Range: $115,000 - $135,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $115,000 - $135,000

Benefits

BDO offers Total Rewards that encompass more than traditional benefits. The firm is an ESOP company, providing employees with a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock, with no employee contributions required. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.