Senior Accountant

Job Description

Accountant will visit client locations and perform audits of financial statements, prepare related tax filings. Most audits have a team of 2. On larger engagements, this person will report directly to an on-site manager, and will have room to advance as the lead auditor on smaller engagements and repeat assignments.Duties:                           

• Plan audits of diverse group of nonprofit audits with manager/partner. This will include updating standard audit programs and internal control questionnaires to assess risk of financial statement misstatement.
• Perform field work at client location (NYC & Tri-State Area) and in our NYC Midtown offices. This consists of completing audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings. All work papers are electronic in nature through advanced audit binder software that utilizes Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Prepare or assist clients in preparing GAAP based financial statements.
• Prepare letters to clients outlining suggested improvements to their accounting  processes, internal controls, board governance practices.
• Maintain relationships with clients throughout the year by responding to inquiries.
• Perform audits under OMB Circular A-133 (if applicable).
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending seminars both outside the firm and within the firm.
• This position has opportunity for promotion and advancement based on performance.

• CPA or CPA candidate preferable but not mandatory
• Experience with auditing is essential unless candidate has relevant nonprofit industry experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Excel, Word G/L software systems such as QuickBooks, Fund EZ is desireable
• Candidate must have excellent VERBAL and written skills to communicate effectively with clients and other staff members.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and be well organized.
• Adaptable personality to be firm with some clients, easy going with others and likeable to all.