Audit Senior Associate

Watkins Uiberall Pllc

Memphis, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Certifications, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Plan, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Documentation, Environmental Monitoring, Financial Audit, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Operations Processes, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Public Accounting, Retirement Plan, Retirement and Pension Management, Risk Analysis, Tax Planning, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Memphis, TN

POSTED

Today

Job description

Audit Senior
Are you eager to engage in a culture where you thrive both professionally and personally? Are you passionate about philanthropy in Memphis and beyond? Are you hungry for a mentoring environment that drives individual success?

WatkinsUiberall is currently seeking an Audit Senior to join our team!

At Watkins Uiberall, we value our people and welcome them as part of our WU family. We are passionate about the technical development of our team and foster mentoring relationships aimed at creating a career path that guarantees both personal and professional satisfaction.

With over 100 team members, Watkins Uiberall is the largest locally owned certified public accounting firm in Memphis. The Firm holds strong to its local identity through community involvement and an ongoing commitment to client relationships. Firm services include auditing and attestation, tax compliance and planning, business accounting, consulting, retirement plan administration, cyber security, and data analytics. Our history of achievements is based entirely on the strength and dedication of our people.

Position Summary
An Audit Senior executes the daily activities of an audit engagement as part of a team focused on delivering excellent client service while demonstrating both competence and integrity. This individual creates a positive working environment by effectively monitoring and managing their personal workload while balancing client and firm expectations. This position offers excellent opportunities for career advancement.

Firm Benefits
• 20+ days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Paid Pregnancy Disability Leave/Paid Parental Leave
• Encouraged work-life balance in a hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits packages, and paid time off
• 3-Tier CPA exam incentive package
• Educational assistance for completion of 150 hours or Master's degree
• CPA study material incentives and licensure completion bonuses
• Firm paid CPE and professional memberships
• Profit sharing plan and 401(k) Plan
• Medical insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Intentional community involvement
• Commission on new business
• Opportunities for career advancement

Responsibilities
• Develop an understanding of the Watkins Uiberall audit approach, methodology, and tools
• Coordinate oversight of audit associates
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit plans
• Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control
• Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise
• Prepare financial statement reports and documentation
• Demonstrate attentiveness to details by reviewing test work performed for quality and accuracy
• Utilize strong project management skills to manage personal workload across multiple engagements
Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college/university in accounting
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam (active CPA license or progress towards obtaining license a plus)
• 1-3 years of current and/or recent audit experience (public accounting preferred)
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Flexibility and willingness to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across multiple levels internally and externally

Firm Overview
• Largest locally owned CPA firm in Memphis
• Diverse, prominent clients that represent the Mid-South
• Significant philanthropic and nonprofit client base
• Member of BKR International
• Voted Memphis Business Journal 2022, 2023, and 2024 Best Places to Work

About the Company

Watkins Uiberall Pllc

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