Assurance Senior (Public company audit experience)

Assurance Senior

Job Summary : 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 :

• Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
• 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 :

SEC and PCAOB : Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by :

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 :

Methodology : Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by :

Research : Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by :

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities : Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates. Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics, required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required. Master's degree in Accountancy, preferred.

Experience : 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.

License / Certifications : Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and 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.

Language : N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : 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 successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment. Superior 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.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range : $85,000 - $95,000 Colorado Range : $72,000 - $80,000 Illinois Range : $78,000 - $87,000 Maryland Range : $78,000 - $93,000 Minnesota Range : $70,000 - $80,000 Massachusetts Range : $81,500 - $90,000 New Jersey Range : $80,000 - $95,000 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $80,000 - $115,000 Washington Range : $72,000 - $90,000 Washington DC Range : $80,000 - $100,000