Public Sector (Government/Not-for-Profit) Audit Senior Associate

Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn, a leading CPA and Consulting firm, is looking for an Audit Senior Associate with to join our Government/Not-for-Profit team in Houston! Public Sector external audit experience and CPA eligibility are required. Senior Associates are responsible for planning and executing client engagements, supervising and training associates, and communicating and building relationships with clients. How We Work Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job. How Will You Make an Impact? Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met Build relationships with clients by developing an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives; learn to apply this knowledge to enhance engagements, identify issues, and make recommendations for improvements Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and continually communicate engagement status to Managers Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of staff prepared work papers, and evaluating performance on engagements Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards and how they apply to engagements Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities

Requirements

3+ years of public accounting external audit experience, preferably public sector
Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree preferred
CPA certification or CPA eligibility with certification in progress
Strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards
Strong accounting knowledge of GASB Basic Financial Statements for State and Local Governments
Knowledge of risk assessment in the governmental accounting environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude and a team player who takes initiative and has an eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met
Build relationships with clients by developing an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives; learn to apply this knowledge to enhance engagements, identify issues, and make recommendations for improvements
Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and continually communicate engagement status to Managers
Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of staff prepared work papers, and evaluating performance on engagements
Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards and how they apply to engagements
Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities