Staff Accountant, Audit & Assurance

Job Purpose

The Staff Accountant assigned to assurance engagements will be responsible for assisting and preparing assurance reports with disclosures, applying basic areas of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other accounting frameworks, as necessary, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various internal control systems. In this role, the Staff Accountant will be charged with utilizing basic research skills and working with software applications to complete projects as assigned.

The Staff Accountant role is responsible for learning and applying technical skills and working as part of a team to carry out tasks under direct coaching and supervision.

• Understands and applies GAAP, other accounting frameworks, GAAS, and principles of internal control.
• Prepares, reconciles, and/or tests schedules that tie to the financial statement accounts.
• Performs basic bookkeeping functions to understand client processes and internal controls; proposes adjusting and reclassifying journal entries as necessary.
• Prepares financial statements and footnote disclosures as required under GAAP or other accounting framework.
• Performs an audit in accordance with both HRC and AICPA professional standards from initial planning through issuance of the financial statements.
• Performs other assurance engagements (e.g., agreed‑upon procedures) in accordance with both HRC and AICPA professional standards.
• Understands and follows HRC processes related to assurance work and HRC Quality Management Manual guidelines in all aspects of the job.

• Builds external relationships and a network of peers.
• Actively observes seniors interacting with clients to learn how to establish a strong rapport and trust.
• Demonstrates familiarity with HRC’s website, brand, and tax and CAAS provided.
• Attends HRC’s education seminars provided for clients and/or HRC personnel.

• Promptly handles client inquiries and requests.
• Consults manager or partner to appropriately respond to client inquiries (e.g., technical issues, requests for referral, etc.).
• Stays abreast of industry publications for targeted client industries to build basic knowledge.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all client business.
• Demonstrates courteous, friendly and professionalism during client interactions, exhibiting the ability to adapt communication styles, as necessary.
• Promptly communicates client complaints with proposed solutions to management.

• Communicates effectively with clients and staff; demonstrates actively listening and then inquiring to understand.
• Converses intelligently with clients and presents self in a professional manner, both in behavior and appearance.
• Interacts with others in a manner that cultivates an environment of trust, respect, and fairness.
• Independently maintains communication with seniors, managers, and partners.
• Provides clear written communication in both internal and external correspondence.

• Proactively seeks opportunities to share knowledge with others.
• Takes ownership of his/her own actions and sets an example for others.
• Adapts to frequent changes, delays and/or unexpected events.

• Independently seeks opportunities to be chargeable.
• Completes assignments within timeline and budget.
• Maintains accurate time records with descriptions of work for client billing.
• Demonstrates consistent time management skills to be productive, efficient, and meet deadlines.
• Supports HRC’s goals, values, and policies.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist in general office duties, as necessary.
• Understands and complies with HRC office processes.

• Takes the initiative to increase knowledge and skills through self‑study and personal development and consults with, and obtains approval from, management to determine appropriate pursuits that will benefit both the Staff Accountant and HRC.
• Identifies opportunities to try new tasks to expand personal knowledge.
• Completes training requirements per HRC’s Quality Control Handbook and…