Assurance Senior Associate - Construction Solutions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of public accounting experience, Specializing in Assurance/Audit.   

• Will have a competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.  

• Experience in planning and supervising audit and large review engagements. 

• Experience with employee benefit plans and/or Single Audits is desirable.  

• A competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.  

• Strong interpersonal skills, research skills, computer skills, communication skills, time management skills, and can work effectively with all levels of staff and clients.  

• CPA required or obtained within a reasonable time after hire.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review accounts receivable for ability to collect and evaluate the adequacy of provision for loss. 

• Trace inventory items observed at the initial count to actual final inventory record. 

• Obtain representation letters from the client. 

• Take ownership of engagement, meet, or beat established deadlines. 

• Review internal control. 

• Investigate the possibility of unrecorded revenues. 

• Classify accounts for financial statement presentation. 

• Supervise the observation of a large inventory count. 

• Determine if inventory items are obsolete or slow-moving. 

• Review basis of inventory valuation. 

• Evaluate the propriety of depreciation methods and lives used. 

• Determine possible contingent liabilities by correspondence with attorneys, examination of minutes, inquiries to client, and so forth. 

• Verify purchases and sales cutoffs. 

• Determine the extent of test-checking required in an audit and select the period to be tested. 

• Prepare complicated business and individual tax returns, such as consolidated returns, and returns on dissolution or liquidation. 

• Suggest client tax planning ideas to Manager, Senior Manager, or Principal. 

• Write comments for management letters. 

• Review entries subsequent to balance sheet date to determine need for disclosures. 

• Obtain and write up other disclosure data such as leases, differences between tax and accrual reporting, and so forth. 

• Review and update the client’s permanent file. 

• Draft reports including footnotes. 

• Supervise and train the associates. 

• Prepare routine correspondence to the client for approval and signature of a Principal or Senior Manager. 

• Prepare budgets and monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Manager/ Senior Manager/Principal if the time is exceeding the budget. 

• Prepare tax correspondence. 

• Maintain good communication with the team, Manager, Senior Managers, and Principals. 

• Able to research simple to average accounting and tax questions using the research tools available. 

• Develop positive relationships with clients. 

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and firm business. 

• Identify problems early in engagements and deal with problems in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Keep up to date on all professional pronouncements. 

• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and state society. 

• Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the Human Resource Manual. 

• Ability to work overtime as required. 

• Accept additional responsibility for engagements and research with little input from Managers/Senior Managers/Principals. 

• Demonstrate ability to perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks so that the direct participation of Managers/Senior Managers/Principals is kept to a minimum. 

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

• Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

• Competitive Compensation. 

• Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses. 

• Anniversary Bonus. 

• Open Paid-time-off Policy.

• We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.  

• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing. 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

• Company Paid Life Insurance. 

• Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance. 

• Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance. 

• 9 Paid holidays. 

• Tuition Reimbursement.  

• Annual Performance Reviews. 

• And Much More…