Assurance Senior Associate – Real Estate

EisnerAmper•New York, NY

20h

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Real Estate Assurance practice. The role may be based in a number of the firm's offices, with New York listed as the preferred location. The successful candidate will thrive in a growing environment and provide exceptional client service. The position involves preparing engagement budgets, planning and running client engagements, reviewing accounting and internal controls, conducting audit testing, documenting workpapers, researching technical issues, and identifying and proposing solutions. The Senior Associate will also review staff work, keep managers and partners informed, communicate with clients, supervise and mentor staff, and assess staff performance. The Assurance Group emphasizes professional integrity, trust, continued education, and adopting new technologies to provide accurate solutions and build lasting client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.
At least 2 years of audit and/or assurance experience.
Experience with real estate clients.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward completion, including passing some exam sections.
Master’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.

Responsibilities

Prepare budgets for each engagement.
Run client engagements, including pre-audit planning.
Review client accounting, operating procedures, and systems of internal control.
Conduct audit tests to verify fair representation of client financial statements.
Document workpapers and develop accounting worksheets.
Research technical issues.
Review staff-prepared workpapers and programs.
Identify issues and propose appropriate solutions.
Keep the manager or partner informed about job status.
Communicate with clients to complete audits in a timely and efficient manner.
Supervise, train, and mentor staff during engagements.
Assess staff performance for engagement evaluations.