Assurance Senior

Overview

The Assurance Senior will coordinate day-to-day in-charge duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up, including preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying GAAP as necessary, and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position also acts as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.

• Control Environment
  • Apply knowledge of the transactional flow and key cycles to complete audit work.
  • Document, validate and assess the design and operating effectiveness of the client s internal control system.
  • Identify and communicate suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures to reduce risk within the client organization.
  • Supervise and review the work of audit staff.
• GAAP
  • Communicate financial statement disclosure requirements to clients.
  • Draft complex financial statements with disclosures.
  • Review new pronouncements and apply them to client situations.
  • Identify, analyze and discuss alternative GAAPs with the Manager, Senior Manager, engagement partner and the client as needed.
  • Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to superiors for resolution.
  • Coach less experienced team members in new areas.
• SEC and PCAOB
  • Read and review clients  SEC filings for accuracy and completeness; ensure financial information is documented in work papers and tested appropriately.
  • Prepare required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee.
  • Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including understanding the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment.
• GAAS
  • Apply GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consult with others as appropriate.
  • Formulate and communicate the audit plan; utilize audit manuals as appropriate; document deviations from policy with approval.
• Methodology
  • Apply BDO standards to guide delivery of quality services and products.
  • Coordinate day-to-day conduct of the audit plan, ensure fieldwork is completed as planned, on time, within budget and in accordance with Firm policies.
  • Apply BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology.
  • Identify and propose outcomes to critical issues.
• Research
  • Conduct routine and complex research using internal and external resources; form initial opinions on correct treatment and document impact on the client and engagement.
  • Organize findings for audit strategy and planning documentation; assist the engagement manager with information gathering.
  • Develop the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets; define responsibilities for audit staff.
  • Other duties as required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates; supervise their work within the engagement team.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics required OR Bachelor s degree in another focus area and CPA certification required.
• Master s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience; public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience required.
• Prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment; actively pursuing completion of the exams required; CPA preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating audits of basic public and/or private companies.
• Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to tailor messaging to professionals at all levels within the client and firm.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently or within a team.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills; ability to break down complex issues and implement resolutions.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment…