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Assurance Senior
bdo
accounting
12807
Job Description:
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Daily Responsibilities:
Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
Documenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients internal control system
Identifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization
Supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff
Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations
Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
Identifying complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution
Coaching less experienced team members in new areas
Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by:
Reading and reviewing clients SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee
Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelors degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
Masters degree in Accountancy, preferred
Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required
CPA, preferred
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid project management skills
Compensation:
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000
Job Location(s):
400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT, 06901, US
Source:
Company Career Section
Competition:
n/a
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