Assurance Senior Associate

Frazier & Deeter•Atlanta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Frazier & Deeter is seeking an Assurance Senior Associate to join its growing Assurance Practice. The role works on client engagements from start to finish, including planning and budgeting, directing and completing assigned tasks for integrated and financial statement audits, and managing engagements to budget. The Senior Associate supervises, trains, and mentors audit associates and interns, works with audit teams and client personnel, and contributes to client service, business development, recruiting, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related field.
150 semester hours of education.
2–6 years of progressive external audit experience in a public accounting firm or professional services firm.
A desire to obtain a CPA license.
Ability to lead, recruit, train, and mentor audit staff while managing multiple client engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong client service skills and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software packages.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or parts of the CPA exam passed.

Responsibilities

Plan and budget client engagements, direct and complete assigned integrated and financial statement audit tasks, and manage engagements to budget.
Supervise, train, and mentor assigned audit associates and interns on audit processes and assess audit staff performance for engagement reviews.
Work with audit team members to identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives.
Research and analyze accounting issues, transactions, and audit- or tax-related issues using electronic databases.
Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
Maintain effective working relationships with client personnel and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services and enhance customer satisfaction.
Participate in audit planning meetings, closing meetings, and committee meetings as a key audit team member.
Assist audit partners and senior management with client proposals and business development calls.
Participate in audit staff recruiting efforts as needed.
Attend professional development and training sessions regularly.