Job FunctionThe Audit Senior Accountant will work on a variety of diversified assurance and review engagements, while serving as the lead and helping develop Audit staff and interns.Professional ResponsibilitiesAssumes overall responsibility in all phases of multiple audit and review engagements, including planning, internal control analysis and preparing detailed reports on findingsInvolved with engagement budgeting, delegating and monitoring workloads, along with client satisfactionServes as departmental role model by adopting CDH core values and the Firm's Five Star philosophy specifically in the areas of providing outstanding service to existing and potential clients; communicating effectively with team members and fostering a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvementServes as the lead on engagement activities:* Prepares financial statements, and other reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in the United States of AmericaSupervises and reviews workpapers and provides performance feedback to staff membersCollects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policiesApplies GAAP and GAAS to complex testing areasUses analytics to complete financial statement reviewsPerforms inventory observations to ensure accuracy and existenceUnderstands processes and recording of client transactions and can interview employees to obtain further informationUses logic and reasoning to examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrityUses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standardsUnderstands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-makingResearches applicable U.S. GAAS and GAAP standards and rulesInvolved in reporting to management about audit results, including business strategies, practices and policies, and recommend changes in operations and financial activitiesServes as the primary client contact to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.Proficient with Excel, Word, and ability to learn and train/supervise others on data extraction and other software used for audit efficiency.Personal ResponsibilitiesPass the CPA examContinue to develop interpersonal skills, along with helping staff and internsAttend professional development and training sessions on a regular basisMaintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertiseTake proactive career steps through mentoring programParticipate in recruiting efforts as neededAbility to work with no supervision and to lead a team through the engagementQualificationsBachelor's Degree in accounting or related fieldCurrent CPA license preferred3-5 years of related experience in public accountingExperience with GAAP, GAAS and SOXWillingness to travel up to 10-15 percent or more annually. Most travel is local.We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/D/V/F
