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Assurance Senior Associate, Non-Profit

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Assurance Senior Associate, Non-Profit & Healthcare will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of ...

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLC

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Legal Secretary, non profit, great place to work!

Washington, DC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

The firm advises nonprofit organizations and funders working across a wide range of causes ... Company Description Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling ...

Addison Group

Development Associate

Washington, DC · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Nonprofit / Fundraising / Donor Relations Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Assignment Type ... Associate to help strengthen team operations and donor relationships. This role supports the ...

HOMESTRETCH INC

Development Associate

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

The Development Associate role is an early career opportunity for nonprofit professionals who are eager to have a deep and lasting impact on the sustainability of housing and supportive services for ...

HOMESTRETCH INC

Development Associate

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

The Development Associate role is an early career opportunity for nonprofit professionals who are eager to have a deep and lasting impact on the sustainability of housing and supportive services for ...

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Assurance Senior Associate, Non-Profit

Mclean, VA • On-site

BDO USA
Administrative Assistance Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job Summary:
The Assurance Senior Associate, Non-Profit & Healthcare 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 will also be responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information. Additionally, the individual in this role will help train staff and be the main liaison with BDO RISE.
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:
  • Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
  • Documents, validates and assesses the design and operating effectiveness of the clients' internal control system
  • Identifies and communicates suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization
  • Provides on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work as well as supervise and review the work of the audit staff

GAAP
  • Applies knowledge and understanding of accounting principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
  • Communicates financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
  • Drafts complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
  • Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations
  • Identifies, analyzes and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the engagement management team and the client, as needed
  • Identifies complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution
  • Coaches less experienced team members in new areas
  • Considers Uniform Guidance rules in understanding and executing financial statement audits under Government Auditing Standards

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:
  • Formulates and communicates the audit plan
  • Applies GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate
  • Employs audit skepticism and determines when to reduce or expand testing
  • Utilizes BDO audit manual as appropriate for the situation
  • Documents deviations from BDO policy, with approval

Methodology
  • Applies knowledge and application of BDO audit manual to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
  • Coordinates the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable established, with Firm's policies and procedures and tracks budget to actual and notifies the engagement management team early of expected budget variance
    • Applies BDO audit approach and methodologies, including vast BDO tools and technology available, to execute the audit and through proper archiving procedures
    • Identifies and proposes outcomes to critical issues

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:
  • Utilizes internal and external research tools for documenting issues, approaches and conclusions
  • Researches complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently while considering and documenting the impact on the client audit engagement
  • Assists the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy
  • Drafts the Audit Planning Document and utilizes APT Next Gen to create audit programs
  • Collaborates with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work allocation

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, required
  • Master's degree in Accountancy, preferred

Experience:
  • Three (3) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required
  • One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred
  • One (1) or more years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry, preferred
  • One (1) or more years of nonprofit audit experience, preferred

License/Certifications:
  • CPA, preferred
  • Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing requirements, preferred

Software:
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
  • Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial, preferred

Language:
  • N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Solid understanding and ability to plan and coordinate the stages to perform an audit of a basic private company
  • Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP and GAAS, 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 BDO
  • 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
  • Capable of working 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.
Maryland Range: $78,000 - $93,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $84,000 - $105,000
Virginia Range: $88,000 - $98,000
Washington DC Range: $78,000 - $93,000
About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.
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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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At BDO, culture is the first order of business. We succeed when we cultivate a conscious and caring corporate culture that puts people at the center of everything we do. In essence, the business of our business is to help people thrive every day. This mindset powers our growth by supporting the development of our people, the success of our clients, and the betterment of our communities. It means taking an expansive view of what’s possible, and committing ourselves to achieving exceptional outcomes. At BDO, we are cultivating a culture where our professionals thrive in their work of providing middle market leaders with insight-driven perspectives and assurance, tax and advisory services, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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