Audit Associate
3 weeks ago
Overview:
Qualified candidate will be responsible for performing and directing a broad range of accounting tasks and will assist the engagement manager and/or partner in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and reporting of audit findings for clients. The individual will work with audit staff remotely, on the clients premises, or at a designated PKFOD office, managing the engagement and performing all appropriate audit procedures. Essential duties and qualifications may include (but are not limited to):
Essential Duties:- Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS & SEC rules, where applicable).
- Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for audit engagements.
- Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firms research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.).
- Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
- Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures.
- Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
- Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
- Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
- Seek to understand the clients business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit procedures, from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
- Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the teams work for finalization requirements.
- Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
- Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
- Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
- Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
- BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
- 1+ years of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
- Current or previous experience auditing Government engagements required.
- CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
- Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) for governments, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
- General knowledge of the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance for federal compliance audits.
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills.
- Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
- Travel to various local client locations via personal vehicle may be required.
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