Senior Audit Associate (Client Service)

Key Responsibilities

• Work as a member of an audit engagement team serving clients in the financial institutions industry including credit unions and community banks.
• Plan and manage smaller engagements or sections of the audit; ensuring that projects are at or below budget (i.e. communicating with associates on scheduling issues or delays, mitigating excessive billable hours posted to WIP).
• Evaluate internal controls, audit programs, risk assessments, and engagement documentation.
• Review audit workpapers, analytical procedures, financial statements, management letters, and client deliverables.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting, auditing, and assurance matters.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and engagement team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to add value.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities as appropriate.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and application of relevant professional standards, emerging laws and regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Develop technical expertise on accounting standards, audit standards, and regulations.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, in-house training, the firm’s Buddy or Mentor programs and through leadership opportunities.
• Contribute to and support the development of team staff members by creating a learning environment. Continually build and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Supervise, train and mentor less experienced associates and interns.
• Contribute to engagement quality, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Achieve 1,600 – 1,650 Annual Billable Hour Goal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant audit experience in public accounting.
• CPA License preferred, CPA-eligible or has a progressive plan in place toward passing the CPA exam.
• Financial institution audit experience is preferred.