Senior Staff - Audit - FASB

Adams Brown•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Audit Senior Staff performs routine engagement procedures accurately, professionally, and on schedule, meeting assigned deadlines. This role calls for familiarity with audit standards, practices, and procedures. The individual may lead and direct others and uses experience and judgment to accomplish goals, with a degree of creativity and latitude expected. The position is on the Governmental/Not-For-Profit Industry team and is also described as available in the FASB/Commercial area. FLSA status is exempt. The role prepares audit workpapers, conducts audit research, performs detailed accounting and statistical functions, manages audit engagement responsibilities, and develops knowledge of clients’ industries and marketplaces. It also involves using technology to learn and share knowledge, maintaining accurate time and expense records, meeting continuing education requirements, building client relationships, supporting service delivery and business development, and contributing to the firm’s values and one-firm approach. The position is based in a flexible work environment supported by technology and modern work arrangements. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season, with offices closing at noon on Fridays outside tax season. Additional hours are required, and occasional overnight out-of-town travel may occur. The firm offers substantial paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.

Requirements

Licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or 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 to learn and effectively use multiple software applications.
Ability to apply accounting principles to analyze and prepare financial information.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
Ability to work well with others.
Professional and mature attitude.

Nice To Haves

FASB, Commercial, and/or Not-for-Profit experience is desired.
Experience in Yellow Book and Single Audits is desired.

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 continually learn, share knowledge with audit team members, and enhance service delivery.
Maintain accurate time and expense records to ensure proper client billing.
Comply with applicable continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm.
Demonstrate executive presence and enhance the firm’s image through professional manner, communication, and appearance.
Work with principals, managers, and staff to integrate practice development into client service and new business development.
Maintain strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of the role, including related systems and procedures.
Communicate advanced technical knowledge effectively in writing and verbally, and continue 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.