Senior Audit Associate

Who is BGM?

BGM offers entrepreneurs, business owners, organizations and individuals a wide range of advisory, audit, accounting and tax services to meet business and personal needs.

We don’t just solve problems, we anticipate needs. We don’t just provide ideas, we provide insight. And we don’t just look at the bottom line, we look for opportunities. We work with our clients to create innovative solutions to help grow their business, achieve their goals, and realize their passion.  We service a wide variety of industries including agriculture, healthcare, cannabis, professional services and more!

The Senior Auditor role ensures successful completion of assigned audit assignments, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, the Senior Auditor will report to one or more member(s) of the A&A leadership team. This role manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist the Supervising Auditor during an engagement. They apply risk and control concepts to scenarios they encounter, and then identifies any potential issues. The Senior Auditor also communicates identified issues with the A&A leadership team to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
• Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards
• Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise, ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results
• Organizes personal effort along with those of junior auditors to be risk-based, productive, and efficient at all times
• Ensures adequate focus on personal growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seeks relevant education and/or training opportunities

Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 
• Minimum 3+ years of audit and public accounting experience
• Current CPA or plans to complete in near future
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with accounting/audit software such as Caseware or similar
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Willingness to take supervision and guidance
• Team management skills – the ability to coach, motivate, and direct a team of people
• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the delivery of quality client service

What You'll Love About Us

• Make an Impact. We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position.
• Rest and Relaxation.  18 days paid time off, 8 paid holidays, 
• Health Benefits. Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with a generous company contribution, access to a personal financial planner, and both legal and life insurance.
• Give back. Get paid to give your time to the community: ask us about this!
• Educational Benefits. Whether you are studying for your CPA, or currently enrolled in higher education, we can help cover some of those expenses.
• Flexible Work Models. In-office, work-from-home, or hybrid, depending on position and location.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.  At BGM We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer opportunities to those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds.  Whether you are new to Accounting, returning to work after a gap in employment or looking to take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply!

BGM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We realize the key to creating a company with a strong culture and employee experience comes from who we hire and creating a workplace that celebrates everyone. It is our policy to extend equal opportunity in employment to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.