Responsibilites
- Manages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
- Appraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
- Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
- Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
- Reviewing financial statements and other client deliverables
- Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
- Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
- Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of experience in public accounting
- Holds a current and valid CPA’s license.
- Ability to travel to assigned client locations.
- Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team.
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines and multitask.
- Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.
- Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.