Senior Staff - Audit - FASB

Adams Brown•Overland Park, KS

11d

About The Position

The Audit Senior Staff performs routine audit engagement procedures accurately, professionally, and on schedule. The role is part of the Governmental/Not-For-Profit Industry team, with the position also described as available in the FASB/Commercial area. The Senior Staff may lead and direct others’ work and uses experience and judgment to accomplish objectives. The role involves audit preparation and research, engagement management, client service, technical communication, and contributing to practice development and business development. Additional hours and occasional overnight out-of-town travel may be required.

Requirements

Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a bachelor’s degree with the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
3–5 years in a relevant position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Client-service orientation and commitment to the profession and the firm.
Aptitude for learning and effectively using multiple software applications.
Ability to apply accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial information.
Strong organizational skills.
Confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in FASB, Commercial, and/or Not-for-Profit accounting or audit work.
Experience with Yellow Book and Single Audits.
Professional and mature attitude.

Responsibilities

Prepare audit workpapers and conduct audit research as needed.
Prepare detailed accounting and statistical functions related to auditing.
Effectively manage responsibilities on audit engagements.
Research auditing issues using reference materials.
Develop an understanding of audit clients’ industries and marketplaces.
Use technology to learn, share knowledge with audit team members, and enhance service delivery.
Maintain accurate time and expense records for proper client billing.
Comply with applicable continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm.
Represent the firm professionally and demonstrate executive presence through manner, spoken and written communication, and professional appearance.
Work with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into team-based client service and new business development.
Maintain strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the job, including relevant systems and procedures.
Communicate technical knowledge effectively in writing and verbally, while continuing to develop communication skills.
Build knowledge of the firm’s industry lines and service offerings.
Promote the firm’s ideas, values, mission, and vision, and support the one-firm concept.
Proactively seek knowledge, new tasks, and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.