Audit Senior/supervisor

Headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan region with locations in Baltimore, MD and New York.  We are CPAs & Advisors and a full-service professional services firm providing clients with financial, tax and advisory solutions. For over 35 years, the firm has supported the financial and operational success of for-profit and tax-exempt organizations locally, nationally and around the world.
We are recognized among Inside Public Accountings Top 200 Firms, Accounting Todays Best Accounting Firms to Work For and the Washington Business Journals Top 25 Accounting Firms. Accounting Today also honored the firm among their Firms to Watch and Top Firms in the Capital Region.

Description

We are seeking Senior Auditors to join our Audit practice. The Senior Auditor is responsible for the execution of the audit engagement, supervision of staff, and preparation of the audited financial statements (of primarily nonprofit organizations, employee benefit plans, and government contractors). They will coordinate and oversee the planning, fieldwork, review and reporting of audit outcomes. The Senior Auditor will interface with clients remotely to start, but must be flexible to manage engagements at clients premises in the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare audited financial statements by applying working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS), standards of quality control documents and ASUs auditing standards
• Perform diversified auditing assignments including, nonprofit, employee benefit plan and some government contracting audits
• Lead and instruct audit staff during engagements. You will oversee, review and edit their work
• Plan the scope of work required for each engagement, selecting the transactions that need to be tested and prioritizing the order in which the test work is to be completed
• Schedule engagements and delegate assignments to staff
• Perform or direct test work during each engagement to include testing cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets
• Communicate with clients about the requirements of each audit, coordinate the submission of necessary materials and provide periodic status updates
• Communicate engagement status updates to firm partners and managers
• Prepare necessary reports at the end of each audit, which includes drafting the financial statement, audit report, required governance and management letters outlining the results of the audit
• Clearly articulate ideas both orally and in writing and write concise, detailed documented findings
• Completes small to medium sized audit engagements, which may include 30 to 50 nonprofit and 5 to10 Employee Benefit Plan audits per year
• Coordinates staff and budgets time to meet engagement deliverable deadlines
• Travel 10% internationally and 20% domestically to perform audits at client sites
• Conduct organic business development with the client in order to increase revenue
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in public accounting required
• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Should possess a current & valid CPA license or be eligible and actively pursuing passing all four parts of the CPA exam
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills and be well versed in relevant accounting software. Caseware preferred
• Must have working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS)
• Experience in Not-for-Profit and/or Employee Benefit Plan Audits preferred
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment and prioritize tasks
• Must be punctual and have excellent analytical, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and timelines and challenging client requirements

Benefits

This is a full time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). Our benefits include a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, 100% paid individual medical, life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!
 equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.  we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.