Staff Accountant- Audit

Staff Accountant

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 New York Education Law for 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 by Cerini & Associates within his/her first three months of employment, based on internal and external training sessions and ongoing experience.

Teamwork:

The Staff Accountant is expected to always project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of him/herself and Cerini & Associates. The Staff Accountant is expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude in communicating with clients and colleagues. The Staff Accountant is expected to eagerly accept new responsibilities and inquire of higher level staff for additional tasks and work, as time allows. The Staff Accountant is expected to complete his/her own work as provided by the in-charge Auditor.

Development/Client Relations

The Staff Accountant is expected to display a general interest in the firm's development and continued success by ensuring a quality work product and excellent client service. The Staff Accountant is expected to begin developing long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients. The Staff Accountant is 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. The Staff Accountant is 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.

Spartan Placements is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.