Audit Senior - Not-for-Profit

BerryDunn • Hamden, CT

4d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a high energy, entrepreneurial, proactive Audit Senior with strong communication and organizational skills to join our Not-for-Profit Practice Group. You will join a core team tasked with conducting audits, reviews, compilations and other services for our Not-for-Profit and governmental clients. You will report to the Manager/Senior Manager on assigned engagements. This position is planned to be based in one of our New England offices or remotely. Travel Expectations: This role generally requires minimal travel, less than 10% per year.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Accounting, 150 semester hours of education
• 4+ years of progressive public accounting experience
• CPA or a desire to obtain your CPA and have us support you in this effort
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, rules and standards
• The ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
• Excellent organizational, communication and client service skills
• A desire to become an industry subject matter expert and business advisor to clients

Responsibilities

• Perform client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
• Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
• Research and analyze financial statements and audit related issues utilizing electronic databases and employing audit software to review and compile financial information to resolve client issues discovered during the audit.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Actively participate in planning meetings, closing meetings, and audit committee meetings as a key member of the audit team.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Willingness to learn and stay abreast of relevant governmental regulations affecting clients.
• Develop in-depth industry knowledge to serve as a consultant and subject matter expert to clients.
• Actively engage in knowledge sharing with clients and associates.
• Have experience with governmental accounting and auditing.
• Have experience with Uniform Guidance audits.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Support for obtaining CPA
• Benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior