Audit Staff Accountant

SEK CPAs & Advisors•Hagerstown, MD

About The Position

What are you looking for? A Great Place to Build Your Career? At SEK, you will find just that, especially if you are… Highly motivated: Eager to learn about our clients and develop your technical expertise. Driven Problem Solver: Apply critical thinking to execute diverse accounting tasks, analyze financial data, and identify potential risks across various clients. Effective Communicator: Interacting with multiple team members and building strong client relationships. Engaged Learner: Participate in continuous learning and CPE based on industry and niche. As an Audit Staff, you will play a key role in assisting with financial statement audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance related projects. This includes, but is not limited to, the execution of applicable testing strategies, understanding and evaluating internal controls, and other compliance related procedures, while gaining valuable experience working with a variety of clients and with teams in your office and across the Firm. This role, at times, requires travel to client sites for fieldwork.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
0-2 years’ experience (can include a tax internship with a CPA firm).
Desire and determination to obtain a CPA license.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information and to demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Strong community orientation.
Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Excellent technical accounting skills with proficiency in GAAP and GAAS.

Responsibilities

Perform audit testing on key financial areas such as cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets, and payroll, ensuring compliance with firm standards and GAAP.
Assist in identifying and evaluating financial and operational risks within client systems.
Document and organize workpapers that support audit findings, ensuring they meet regulatory and firm standards.
Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and resolve questions.
Respond to client inquiries with professionalism, providing exceptional service to enhance client relationships.
Work closely with audit team members to meet engagement objectives and deadlines.
Participate in audit planning and status meetings, actively contributing ideas and insights.
Analyze financial data and assess the accuracy and validity of client transactions and balances.
Prepare client financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.
Stay informed of new accounting and auditing standards and best practices through continued professional education.
Seek feedback and guidance to improve technical and soft skills, aiming to progress toward an Audit Senior position.