Copy of Audit Senior

BiggsKofford•Colorado Springs, CO

18h•$75,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend partners with regional, entrepreneurial firms to provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive. BiggsKofford, one of the largest boutique CPA firms in Colorado, primarily serves closely held businesses, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations. Audit Seniors at BiggsKofford experience working directly with small business owners and executive leadership of the organizations to report on what matters most to them. The firm is team-oriented, offering a friendly work environment and flex-work options. BiggsKofford is a solution-oriented firm that goes beyond the traditional compliance function of an audit, leading to projects assisting clients with any number of business matters to help them realize their goals. Candidates for this position should have a desire to consult with clients on many aspects of their business or organization, well beyond the audit engagement. This role involves challenging and interesting work in a nimble environment with a sophisticated client base and real opportunities for advancement. The ideal candidate enjoys working with clients in a team setting and is a problem solver.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent)
Minimum of 2+ years of accounting firm audit experience
CPA license or actively in process
Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards
Excellent project management skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft programs
Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

Desire to consult with clients on many aspects of their business or organization, well beyond the audit engagement

Responsibilities

Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients
Perform effective risk and internal control assessments and audit planning
Responsible for all engagement phases, including planning, fieldwork, financial statement and report preparation, and delivery
Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements
Provide financial and business analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures
Collect and analyze client information to solve problems and meet deadlines
Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability and experience
Conduct fieldwork at client locations and for remote clients
Meet assigned deadlines or budgets and demonstrate proactive communication regarding such