Audit Senior Associate

Armanino•New York City, NY

About The Position

As an Audit Senior Associate, you supervise and plan audit, review, compilation, and other client engagements. You supervise staff, research accounting matters, and perform moderately complex work involving clients’ balance sheets and income statements. You help complete clients’ periodic reports and work with clients to identify and resolve engagement issues. The role includes leading a team of up to five staff members under a Manager and/or Partner, reviewing staff workpapers, and communicating engagement status and assurance issues to Managers and/or Partners. Armanino describes a work environment designed to support employees’ career development and allow their work, interests, and personal lives to overlap. The firm offers access to supportive colleagues and professional resources. Armanino provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 2 years of public accounting experience in audit or assurance.
Experience supervising Audit staff professionals.
Understanding of applicable U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice To Haves

CPA license.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other client engagements.
Lead a team of up to five staff members under the supervision of a Manager and/or Partner.
Prepare basic and moderately complex workpapers and assess financial data and relationships.
Analyze financial statement data and draw logical conclusions, applying professional skepticism when assessing audit evidence.
Research and analyze relevant client, industry, and technical matters.
Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client accounting systems.
Evaluate assigned financial statement areas and identify potential improvements.
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate workpapers.
Update Managers and/or Partners on job status and assurance issues in a timely manner.
Develop understanding of client businesses relevant to assigned assurance areas.
Apply applicable AICPA rules, regulations, and ethics requirements; remain familiar with FASB and AICPA pronouncements and applicable state regulations.
Understand and comply with the firm’s quality control policy.
Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with engagement team members and client personnel.
Review staff workpapers promptly and provide constructive feedback.