Accountant I for Audit & Assurance

Summary: This position is responsible for conducting financial audits of for profit, not-for-profit and governmental agencies, including but not limited to cities, villages, schools, universities, state agencies construction companies and more.

The primary function of this position includes the following:  Assist senior auditors in accordance with GAAP, GAGAS and GAAS standards – including work papers, prepare financial statements, and draft footnotes; complete audit programs; perform accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Perform audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or other appropriate accounting guidance.

·         Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits.

·         Conduct compilation, review and agreed upon procedure engagements in accordance with the respective accounting guidance.

·         Responsible for examining and reporting on internal controls.

·         Perform analysis and diagnosis of client financial control issues and gaps.

·         Assist with accounting and financial reporting operations.

·         Research and analysis of accounting issues that may come up while performing engagements.

·         Prepare work papers to adequately document audit work performed and to support conclusions reached.

·         Prepare reports and audit findings.

·         Advise our clients on technical accounting and internal controls matter.

·         Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope.

·         Independently perform tasks with some guidance to execute a portion of the project scope.

·         Manage sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner.

·         Complete audit programs as assigned.

·         Understand and follow the Firm’s Quality Control Document.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

·         Detail oriented & ability to multi-task.

·         Strong accounting, analytical and organizational skills.

·         Extremely proficient with MS Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.

·         Understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principals.

·         Ability to review technical guidance including statutes and regulations; demonstrate sound judgment and analyzing problems; work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

Education and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, required.

·         1 years’ experience in public accounting audit experience, preferred.

·         Experience preparing audit reports, preferred.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands and Work Environment:

·         This job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time, working on a computer.

·         Must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

·         Travel is required.

Work Schedule:

·         Typically, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

·         Additional hours are required during peak season.

·         10-15% travel is expected for this position.

The statements on this document are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.  The Firm hereby expressly reserves the right to modify any or all job descriptions as it becomes necessary or appropriate.