Senior Audit Accountant

AUDIT SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

The Audit Senior Accountant is an integral part of the team and performs the following  job duties:

• Applies the theory and principles of accounting as well as the objectives, standards, and procedures of auditing to client situations.

• Applies understanding of client’s systems and procedures, overall business operations, and industry to the role of professional accountant and consultant.

• Meets the profession’s and the firm’s standards of technical quality established in AICPA and FASB pronouncements and the firm’s technical procedures; keeps informed of current technical developments and pending matters important to our profession and clients.

• Plans engagements, including preparation of time budgets, audit/review programs and planning memos; analytically reviews interim client financial statements and determines audit materiality.

• Prepares financial statements, management letters and other communications; reviews working papers of accountants assigned to him/her in preparation of detailed review.

• Reviews internal control structures; approves audit programs and time budgets and all other planning and forwards them to partner for executive review and approval.

• Supervises system engagements, including direction of staff personnel, organization of work plan, development of suggestions and implementation of follow-up.

• Provides training, leadership and administrative direction to motivate and develop the capabilities of accountants assigned to him/her. Completes performance evaluations and provides timely feedback. Exhibits patience and willingness to supervise.

• Accepts other administrative and supervisory responsibilities, including recruiting, leading professional development sessions and administration of the audit practice as required.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting (preferably with a local or regional firm) with at least 1 year experience as a senior planning and directing daily progress of field work.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting; Masters in Accounting preferred

• Must be a CPA

• 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 working with higher level executives at client companies

• Experience with non-profit accounting and auditing is a plus

• Desire for career growth through challenging work assignments and continuous learning opportunities

• 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.

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