Audit Senior Staff Accountant

AUDIT SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Audit Senior Staff Accountant is an integral part of the team and performs the following job duties under limited supervision:Applies the theory and principles of accounting as well as the objectives, standards, and procedures of auditing to client situations.

  • Performs audit procedures to support our accountants' report on client financial statements.
  • Tests internal control structures and determines the reasonableness of recorded assets, liabilities and results of operations.
  • Identifies & communicates significant problems in our clients' operations.
  • Prepares sections of reports, management letters and other communications.
  • Applies the theory and principles of accounting as well as the objectives, standards & procedures of auditing to client situations.
  • Develops insight into clients' systems, procedures, overall business operations and industries and utilizes this knowledge in audit work.
  • Meets the standards of technical quality as established in current AICPA and FASB pronouncements. Keeps informed of current technical developments and pending matters important to our profession and clients.
  • Plans, organizes, delegates and controls work so assignments are completed in a reasonable time and in a form suitable for review.
  • Handles more complex audit areas & reviews.
  • Requirements:
    • 2+ years of audit experience in public accounting (preferably with a local or regional firm)
    • Bachelors degree in Accounting; Masters in Accounting preferred
    • Solid knowledge of GAAP and audit procedures
    • Ability to manage multiple, changing priorities
    • Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as analytical & problem-solving ability
    • Experience in a paperless environment; experience with ProSystems preferable
    • Experience with non-profit accounting and auditing is a plus
    • Desire for career growth through challenging work assignments and continuous learning opportunities
    • In process of completing CPA exam if not already passed all sections
    • Ability to travel locally around Atlanta metro area and within driving distance of Atlanta metro area.  Ability to travel on a very limited basis out of state is a plus.

    To apply, please refer to the section “How to Apply” or send your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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    Feel free to send a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter to:

    c/o Director of Human Resources
    Williams Benator & Libby, LLP
    1040 Crown Pointe Parkway
    Suite 400
    Atlanta, GA 30338
    Fax: (770) 512-0200
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