Senior Audit Associate - Healthcare

PKF O'Connor Davies•Town/Village of Harrison, NY

9d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Senior should be able to perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks so that the direct participation of managers or partners is kept to a minimum. This person will assist the engagement partner and/or manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings within the Healthcare industry. The Senior may work with audit staff at the client’s premises, managing the engagement in the field and performing audit procedures to the appropriate extent. These duties may include (but are not limited to): Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, Uniform Guidance & Yellow Book rules, where applicable). Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for audit engagements. Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.). Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters. Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures. Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables. Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.). Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances. Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy. Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit procedures, from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved. Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the team’s work for finalization requirements. Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings. Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations. Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff. Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs. BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
Must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
3+ years’ of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
Not-for-Profit engagement experience required.
CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations.
Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.
Ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide services.
Possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client-related matters pertaining to the audit.
Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
Must be willing to travel locally to clients when required and have access to a car/public transportation.
Currently authorized to work in the United States.
Not able to sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Single Audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks with minimal manager or partner involvement.
Assist engagement partner and/or manager in audit strategy development, planning, review, and interpretation of audit findings within the Healthcare industry.
Work with audit staff at client premises, manage engagements in the field, and perform audit procedures.
Apply technical skills, identify best practices, and consider their applicability to audit engagements.
Research complex accounting topics using firm research tools.
Understand internal control deficiencies, train staff on internal control processes, and develop comments for management letters.
Understand the application of risk assessment processes in performing audit procedures.
Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes, supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
Understand cash flow effects of complex activities.
Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations, and determine the reasonableness of variances.
Understand the client's business, competitors, and trends, showing sensitivity to client culture and business strategy.
Provide team direction, play a key role in audit procedure execution from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks.
Perform detailed in-charge level review of team's work for finalization.
Communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and write detailed audit findings.
Manage engagement staff to meet deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones.
Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to interns and staff.
Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, including CPE and training programs.