Audit & Assurance Staff

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading financial statement engagements and compliance engagements for for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies, including cities, villages, schools, universities, state agencies, and construction companies. The primary function includes leading financial and compliance engagements in accordance with GAAP, GAGAS, and GAAS standards or other applicable professional standards. This involves audit planning, preparation of audit programs, work papers, preparing financial statements, and drafting footnotes. The role also requires performing accounting and auditing duties as needed.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Detail oriented & ability to multi-task.
Strong accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Proven knowledge of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principals and their application.
Proven ability to perform research as necessary to resolve accounting or engagement performance issues that may arise during the performance of an engagement.
Experience preparing audit reports, required.

Nice To Haves

5 – 7 years’ experience in public accounting audit experience, preferred
+1 year as mentor of entry level staff.
Specialty designation or certification (EA, CFE, ERPA, ABV, QB Specialist), preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead financial statement and compliance engagements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or other appropriate accounting or professional standards or guidance.
Examine and report on internal controls if engagement requires such process.
Perform analysis and diagnosis of client financial control issues and gaps if engagement requires such process.
Assist with accounting and financial reporting operations.
Research and analysis of accounting practices.
Prepare and review work papers that adequately document work performed and to support conclusions reached.
Prepare and review reports and audit findings, if audit is performed.
Advise clients on technical accounting and internal controls matters.
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope.
Independently perform tasks with minimum guidance to execute a portion of the project scope.
Complete assignments within budget and by specified due dates.
Facilitate team development, train and mentor interns, accountant I and II and be available for procedural and technical questions.
Perform initial review of engagements being led.
Monitor daily progress and set and oversee timelines and budgets for staff assigned on engagements in charge of.
Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.
Perform any other duties as assigned.