Senior Audit Accountant

Current • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Audit Accountant is responsible for performing and overseeing key aspects of audit, review, and other assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries. This role executes complex audit procedures, evaluates financial statements and internal controls, identifies and resolves accounting and auditing matters, and helps ensure engagements are completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and firm methodology. The position also serves as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, provides guidance and supervision to staff accountants, reviews work performed by less-experienced team members, and communicates engagement progress, findings, and technical matters to managers and partners. Bowers Accountants & Advisors is powered by CURRENT, a fast-growing accounting platform that provides shared resources, programs, and support. The firm is a proud member of the AICPA’s G400 and is ranked among the Top 200 Firms nationwide.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working at a public accounting firm
• B.S. in Accounting
• Candidate must be an effective communicator with the ability to pursue self-development and excel within our team approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to successfully multitask
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is preferred
• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial
• Prior experience with a paperless workpaper system beneficial

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee day-to-day activities of audit, review, and other assurance engagements for clients across various industries
• Perform engagement planning, risk assessment, internal control evaluation, substantive testing, and other audit procedures
• Take ownership of assigned engagement areas, including more complex accounts and audit procedures, and ensure work is completed accurately and within established timelines
• Identify, research, and communicate accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting matters to clients and engagement leadership
• Prepare financial statements, related disclosures, management letters, and other engagement deliverables in accordance with applicable professional standards
• Supervise, review, and provide guidance to staff accountants and interns, including providing timely feedback and assisting with their professional development
• Coordinate client requests and maintain effective communication with client personnel throughout the engagement
• Assist with monitoring engagement budgets, timelines, and overall engagement progress
• Develop a working knowledge of clients' businesses, industries, accounting systems, and internal control environments
• Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable auditing and accounting standards and the ability to research and apply technical guidance
• Maintain strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while managing multiple engagements and deadlines

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

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