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Are you a detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions? At Deloitte, we provide audit services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. As an Audit & Assurance Senior Assistant, you'll design and execute audit procedures based on the client's business, the risks it faces, and its internal control processes. At Deloitte, you'll gain exposure to a variety of industries and business models, helping your career growth and professional development.

Work you'll do

As an Audit & Assurance Senior Assistant, you will work closely with our clients to understand their business, the risks they face and their internal controls. You'll use our cutting-edge audit tools and technology. Other responsibilities will include:

• Perform audit procedures related to clients' financial statements
• Research accounting & auditing matters and document conclusions
• Leverage artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations
• Utilize innovation tools to assess client data
• Provide timely client service, deliver high quality work and strengthen client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership skills through effective communication, strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Work independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships 
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team
 Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting
• Must meet minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning employment
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in accounting or related field
• Hold active US CPA in the state in which your home office will be located prior to beginning employment
• Experience with a regional or Big 4 accounting firm preferred
• Understanding of broad business & technical (GAAP) knowledge
• Potential for extensive travel

Are you a detail-oriented, inquisitive individual who enjoys coming up with innovative solutions? At Deloitte, we provide audit services using an approach designed to provide the flexibility to serve the unique circumstances and complexities of our clients. As an Audit & Assurance Senior Assistant, you'll design and execute audit procedures based on the client's business, the risks it faces, and its internal control processes. At Deloitte, you'll gain exposure to a variety of industries and business models, helping your career growth and professional development.

Work you'll do

As an Audit & Assurance Senior Assistant, you will work closely with our clients to understand their business, the risks they face and their internal controls. You'll use our cutting-edge audit tools and technology. Other responsibilities will include:

• Perform audit procedures related to clients' financial statements
• Research accounting & auditing matters and document conclusions
• Leverage artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations
• Utilize innovation tools to assess client data
• Provide timely client service, deliver high quality work and strengthen client relationships
• Demonstrate leadership skills through effective communication, strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Work independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships 
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team
 Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Audit & Assurance services are focused on engagements related to independent External Audit services, Accounting, Controls & Reporting Advisory, and Specialized Assurance & Sustainability. We bring together the diverse skills and industry experience of our people, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits of financial statements and internal controls over financial reporting, along with assurance reports and valuable advice and insights across the corporate reporting landscape. Learn more about Deloitte Audit & Assurance.  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting
• Must meet minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning employment
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
• You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in accounting or related field
• Hold active US CPA in the state in which your home office will be located prior to beginning employment
• Experience with a regional or Big 4 accounting firm preferred
• Understanding of broad business & technical (GAAP) knowledge
• Potential for extensive travel