Assurance Senior Associate - Nonprofit

Calvetti Ferguson - Experienced Professionals•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Calvetti Ferguson is a leading CPA and advisory firm that's more than just numbers. We're a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals to achieve their financial goals. We believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can grow your career, expand your expertise, and make a real impact. In your role as Assurance Senior, you will support the execution of audit fieldwork and ensure that assigned tasks are conducted economically and per agreed client and Firm standards on a series of exciting and challenging Assurance engagement projects and assisting in other projects, such as consulting and advisory projects. During your tenure as an Assurance Senior, you will demonstrate and develop the ability to: Support the delivery of engagements/projects in specific areas of competency; Assist in identifying client needs and technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these; Raise issues with the Assurance Managers, Directors and Partners as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement; Maintain quality and timely delivery of audit reports and management letters to clients; Prepare financial statements, note disclosures, and management letters, including any internal control findings/recommendations; Actively build business relationships that generate leads, identify opportunities for providing additional services, and work with management to win the business; Assist in development of client presentations/discussion documentation; Assist in managing engagement risk in line with Calvetti Ferguson policies; Maintain clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status; Maintain own development and knowledge in specialized area; and Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the Firm's quality control procedures.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Currently pursuing Certified Public Accountants (CPA) designation in Tennessee
Thorough knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) and Auditing Standards.
Proficient in Auditing software.
At least two (2) years’ professional audit working experience.
Experience with auditing financial statements of nonprofit clients is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a Big 4 or Regional auditing firm is an added advantage.
Experience with Yellow Book and single audits is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of engagements/projects in specific areas of competency
Assist in identifying client needs and technical issues that arise and propose resolutions to address these
Raise issues with the Assurance Managers, Directors and Partners as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the engagement
Maintain quality and timely delivery of audit reports and management letters to clients
Prepare financial statements, note disclosures, and management letters, including any internal control findings/recommendations
Actively build business relationships that generate leads, identify opportunities for providing additional services, and work with management to win the business
Assist in development of client presentations/discussion documentation
Assist in managing engagement risk in line with Calvetti Ferguson policies
Maintain clear communication channels with engagement team members on work status
Maintain own development and knowledge in specialized area
Comply with auditing and accounting standards, relevant laws and regulations (including specific local laws and regulations), ethical standards, independence requirements and the Firm's quality control procedures.