BDO USA
Overview
The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. Job Duties
Control Environment
Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by: Documenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system Identifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduce risk within the client organization Supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff
GAAP
Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed Identifying complex accounting issues and bringing them to the attention of superiors for resolution Coaching less experienced team members in new areas
SEC And PCAOB
Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by: Reading and reviewing clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment
GAAS
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: Formulating and communicating the audit plan Applying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate Employing audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testing Utilizing audit manuals as appropriate for the situation Documenting deviations from policy with approval
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by: Coordinating the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan and ensuring field work is executed and completed as planned, within budget and in accordance with Firm policies Applying audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit Identifying and proposing outcomes to critical issues
Research
Applies methodology to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue Utilizes internal and external research tools and develops the methodology for routine research requests Researches complex areas of accounting, forms an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently, and documents the impact on the client and audit engagement Documents and organizes complicated findings for use in the engagement Assists the engagement manager with gathering information about the business and information system to form the basis for the audit strategy Develops the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets Collaborates with the engagement manager to assign responsibilities for audit work Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within the engagement team
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required CPA, preferred Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc) Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm Ability to multi-task while working independently and within a group Analytical and diagnostic skills to break down complex issues and implement resolutions Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail Solid project management skills Licenses/Certifications
Eligible to sit for CPA exams; actively pursuing completion of the exams, required CPA, preferred Software
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of audit processes for basic public and/or private companies Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, SOX, etc.) Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to adapt messaging across levels Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team Analytical and diagnostic skills to resolve complex issues Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with attention to detail Solid project management skills Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. Job Duties
Control Environment
Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by: Documenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system Identifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduce risk within the client organization Supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff
GAAP
Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clients Drafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosures Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations Identifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed Identifying complex accounting issues and bringing them to the attention of superiors for resolution Coaching less experienced team members in new areas
SEC And PCAOB
Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by: Reading and reviewing clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing Preparing required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee Planning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment
GAAS
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: Formulating and communicating the audit plan Applying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate Employing audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testing Utilizing audit manuals as appropriate for the situation Documenting deviations from policy with approval
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by: Coordinating the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan and ensuring field work is executed and completed as planned, within budget and in accordance with Firm policies Applying audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit Identifying and proposing outcomes to critical issues
Research
Applies methodology to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue Utilizes internal and external research tools and develops the methodology for routine research requests Researches complex areas of accounting, forms an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently, and documents the impact on the client and audit engagement Documents and organizes complicated findings for use in the engagement Assists the engagement manager with gathering information about the business and information system to form the basis for the audit strategy Develops the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgets Collaborates with the engagement manager to assign responsibilities for audit work Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within the engagement team
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required CPA, preferred Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc) Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm Ability to multi-task while working independently and within a group Analytical and diagnostic skills to break down complex issues and implement resolutions Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail Solid project management skills Licenses/Certifications
Eligible to sit for CPA exams; actively pursuing completion of the exams, required CPA, preferred Software
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of audit processes for basic public and/or private companies Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, SOX, etc.) Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to adapt messaging across levels Ability to multi-task and work independently or in a team Analytical and diagnostic skills to resolve complex issues Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with attention to detail Solid project management skills Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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