BDO USA
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
– The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Job Summary JOB SUMMARY
– The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also 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.
Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team.
Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system.
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.
Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature.
Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures.
Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently.
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.
Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals.
Applying auditing theory to various client situations.
Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals.
Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence.
Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams.
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.
Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers.
Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
Research
Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information.
Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently.
Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Education Not specified.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required.
Master’s in Accountancy, preferred.
Experience
One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required.
License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams.
CPA, preferred.
Software
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred.
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company.
Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
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 successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
Solid project management skills.
Salary California Range: $79,000 - $86,000
Colorado Range: $68,000 - $72,000
Illinois Range: $74,000 - $79,000
Maryland Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Minnesota Range: $67,000 - $72,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Washington Range: $70,000 - $80,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than us.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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– The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Job Summary JOB SUMMARY
– The Assurance Experienced Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also 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.
Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team.
Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system.
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.
Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature.
Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures.
Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently.
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.
Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals.
Applying auditing theory to various client situations.
Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals.
Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence.
Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams.
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.
Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers.
Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
Research
Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information.
Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently.
Other duties as required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Education Not specified.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required.
Master’s in Accountancy, preferred.
Experience
One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required.
License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams.
CPA, preferred.
Software
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred.
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company.
Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
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 successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
Solid project management skills.
Salary California Range: $79,000 - $86,000
Colorado Range: $68,000 - $72,000
Illinois Range: $74,000 - $79,000
Maryland Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Minnesota Range: $67,000 - $72,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Washington Range: $70,000 - $80,000
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than us.
Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Finance and Accounting/Auditing
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