Audit Senior Associate

Blackburn Childers & Steagall•Johnson City, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, PLC, in upper East Tennessee, is seeking a Full Time Senior Auditor. As a member of our growing Firm, you will experience meaningful and challenging work, recognition, competitive salaries, benefits, career development, retirement plan benefits, flexible work schedule and family-friendly atmosphere.

Requirements

5+ years Experience
At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in auditing Governmental, Non Profit Organizations and/or Employee Benefit Plans, preferred
CPA License preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations by planning and completing audits; identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective management and accounting operation systems; recommending improvements
Exhibit a deeper understanding of audit standards, and able to interpret complex standards
Exhibit an advanced knowledge and understanding of audit department software and to be able to assist others with software functions
Proficient at preparing and reviewing complete and organized work papers, specifically focused on complex topics
Have the ability to apply auditor judgement in reaching conclusions, adept at reviewing work papers of Associates and Senior Associates
Able to complete complex financial statements and more detailed footnotes
Able to prioritize assigned duties to meet deadlines.
Able to formulate a time budget and adhere to it in performing an engagement
Act as the primary contact for a client, keeping an open channel to request documents and holding regular conferences to discuss status and findings as the engagement progresses
Protects company reputation by keeping information confidential
Contributes to team results by helping others accomplish related job results where needed