Assurance Senior

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry‑leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Assurance Seniors will be responsible for performing on a variety of engagements under the engagement Manager. Responsible for conducting several client engagements simultaneously, while working under the direction of a Partner or Manager. Oversee Staff during audit engagement and assist with training Interns and Staff. Meet billable hour and annual CPA requirements.

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of a Supervisor, Manager or Partner.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and Firm standards.
• Meets time constraints and client deadlines.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Directs and instructs Interns and Staff, where applicable, on job engagements.
• Determines extent of substantive testing required in an audit and selects the transactions to be tested.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial statements.
• Prepares routine correspondence to client for approval and signature of a Partner; writes comments for management letters.
• Drafts reports including footnotes.
• Performs the broadest range of accounting tasks so that direct participation of Supervisors, Managers or Partners is kept to a minimum.
• Proactively maintains contact with the client throughout the year.
• Directs fieldwork daily, informs job Managers of the engagement status, and oversees Staff performance.
• Develops Interns and Staff through effectively delegating tasks supervising and providing guidance.
• Provides performance feedback and training and conducts job evaluations.
• Shares ideas and opinions with the audit team and others, while attentively listening and responding to the contributions of fellow team members.
• Uses technology to continually learn, shares knowledge with team members, and enhances service delivery.
• Maintains an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Prepares other reports and performs projects and duties as may be assigned.

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting.
• Obtained a CPA license or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & accounting software packages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership.
• Strong project management skills.
• Integrity within a professional environment.
• Advanced understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and application to client situations.

• Frequent same day travel for work at client’s offices, meetings and seminars using a personal vehicle.
• Occasional out‑of‑town travel with overnight stay for work at clients, meetings or seminars using personal vehicle.
• Occasional overtime work required throughout the year. Overtime work required from January to April 15; may be in excess of 55 hours per week.