Senior for Audit & Assurance

Beasley, Mitchell, & Co•Las Cruces, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading financial statement and compliance engagements of for-profit, not-for-profit, and governmental agencies, including but not limited to cities, villages, schools, universities, state agencies, and construction companies. The primary function includes leading financial statement and compliance engagements in accordance with GAAP, GAGAS, and GAAS standards or other applicable professional standards. This involves audit planning, preparation of audit programs, and work papers, as well as preparing financial statements and drafting footnotes. The role also requires performing accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Detail oriented & ability to multi-task.
Strong accounting, analytical and organizational skills.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software.
Proven knowledge of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principals and their application.
Proven ability to perform research in GAAP or GAAS as necessary to resolve accounting or engagement performance issues that may arise during the performance of the engagement.

Nice To Haves

3 – 4 years’ experience in public accounting audit experience.
Experience preparing audit reports.
CPA exam qualified.

Responsibilities

Lead financial statement and compliance engagements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or other appropriate accounting or other applicable professional standards or guidance.
Examine and report on internal controls if engagement type includes this process.
Perform analysis and diagnosis of client financial control issues and gaps if engagement type includes this process.
Assist with accounting and financial reporting operations.
Research and analyze accounting practices.
Prepare and review work papers that adequately document work performed and support conclusions reached.
Prepare and review reports for all engagements and audit findings, if engagement is an audit.
Advise clients on technical accounting and internal controls matters.
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope.
Independently perform tasks with some guidance to execute a portion of the project scope.
Complete assignments within budget and by specified due dates.
Train and mentor interns, staff I and staff II and be available for procedural and technical questions.
Perform initial review of engagements being led.
Monitor daily progress and set and oversee timelines and budgets for staff assigned on engagements in charge of.
Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.
Perform any other duties as assigned.