Staff Accountant - Auditor
Equiliem
Bohemia, NY
- $63,500 to $66,500 Yearly
- Full-Time
Job Description
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Job Description
**Full-Time**
The Staff Accountant will serve as an integral part of assurance-related engagements by performing audit and related procedures commensurate with level of experience, including (but not limited to):
Management/ Administration:
The Staff Accountant will generally report directly to the Auditor in-charge of each engagement that he/she is assigned to. The Staff Accountant will be given direction as to the projected length of time that certain projects and tasks should take and is expected to actively keep his/her direct in-charge Auditor aware of the Staff Accountant's task status on a regular basis. Similarly, the Staff Accountant is expected to inform relevant staff members when further education is necessary, or when formal training should be sought. The Staff Accountant should develop an understanding of the various software packages utilized within his/her first three months of employment, based on internal and external training sessions and ongoing experience.
Teamwork:
The Staff Accountant:
The Staff Accountant:
The Staff Accountant will serve as an integral part of assurance-related engagements by performing audit and related procedures commensurate with level of experience, including (but not limited to):
- Frequently contacting clients for relevant information;
- Updating confirmations and communicating with clients to get them prepared, signed, and mailed punctually;
- Internal controls testing and random sample generation for internal and external audit engagements;
- Performing substantive external audit procedures in low-risk audit areas, generally cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, and expenses, among other areas;
- Footing financial statements and other financial reports;
- Preparing management letter comments for audit areas tested;
- Promptly replying to, and satisfactorily clearing, review notes;
- Performing internal claims audit procedures in accordance with school district and other clients; and
- Preparing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500).
Management/ Administration:
The Staff Accountant will generally report directly to the Auditor in-charge of each engagement that he/she is assigned to. The Staff Accountant will be given direction as to the projected length of time that certain projects and tasks should take and is expected to actively keep his/her direct in-charge Auditor aware of the Staff Accountant's task status on a regular basis. Similarly, the Staff Accountant is expected to inform relevant staff members when further education is necessary, or when formal training should be sought. The Staff Accountant should develop an understanding of the various software packages utilized within his/her first three months of employment, based on internal and external training sessions and ongoing experience.
Teamwork:
The Staff Accountant:
- expected to always project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of him/herself and Company. The Staff Accountant
- expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude in communicating with clients and colleagues
- expected to eagerly accept new responsibilities and inquire of higher level staff for additional tasks and work, as time allows
- expected to complete his/her own work as provided by the in-charge Auditor.
The Staff Accountant:
- expected to display a general interest in the firm's development and continued success by ensuring a quality work product and excellent client service.
- expected to begin developing long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients
- expected to consider each client's operations for the audit areas he/she is responsible for, and to begin making recommendations on how to improve systems and operations
- expected to attend firm-sponsored functions and events, and to participate in some form of lower-level marketing activities that do not demand a significant amount of technical knowledge and experience.
- Masters in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.
- Eligible to sit for the CPA exam. CPA licensure is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
- Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
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