Senior Audit Associate - Healthcare

About the role

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally through our PKF global network. For over a century, we have built our reputation on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value to our clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks so that the direct participation of managers or partners is kept to a minimum.
• Assist the engagement partner and/or manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings within the Healthcare industry.
• Work with audit staff at the client’s premises, managing the engagement in the field and performing audit procedures to the appropriate extent.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

Requirements

• A BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• 3+ years’ of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• Healthcare and Not for Profit engagement experience required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations.
• Single Audit experience preferred.
• Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients when required and have access to a car/public transportation.

Skills

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, Uniform Guidance & Yellow Book rules, where applicable).
• Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.).
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000-$90,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. At PKFOD, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

Pay

The compensation for this position ranges from $80,000-$90,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

Schedule

Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must be willing to travel locally to clients when required and have access to a car/public transportation.