Senior Audit Associate

Responsibilities

• Ability to be the in-charge of client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial statement engagements and managing to budget.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process.
• Identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process and relay them to the Manager or Partner in charge.
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing various new audit and accounting standards and communicating to team members and or clients.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge on engagements, and train associates with that knowledge.
• Continue professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive audit experience with a public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with and experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and GAAS to financial statement engagements.
• The collaborative drive to contribute to a dynamic team environment as a true team player.
• A passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched.
• An entrepreneurial point of view in the Auditor role.
• Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Dedication to providing superior client service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with personal and entity income taxation preferred but not required.
• Experience in at least one of the following industries is highly preferred: Investment partnerships and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, or real estate.
• CPA certification is in-hand or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.

About Us

Topel Forman is a leading certified public accounting firm in the Midwest and the Denver region providing a wide range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services to individuals, professionals, closely-held and family-owned businesses and corporations. At Topel Forman, you’ll find the high level of talent and expertise you’d expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller organization. You can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in your expertise and advance in your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary with the range of $65,000 to $90,000, with annual merit increases
Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
35-hour workweek during non-busy season

Contact Information

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