Senior Staff - Audit - FASB

AdamsBrown, LLC•Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Audit Senior Staff performs routine engagement procedures accurately, professionally, and on time, meeting assigned deadlines. The role requires familiarity with audit standards, practices, and procedures. The individual may lead and direct others’ work and uses experience and judgment to accomplish goals, with some creativity and latitude. This position is part of the Governmental/Not-For-Profit industry team and is also described as available in the FASB/Commercial area. The position supports audit engagements through preparation of workpapers, audit research, client service, and effective management of assigned responsibilities. The Senior Staff works with principals, managers, and staff on client service and business development, develops industry and technical knowledge, and contributes to the firm’s service delivery and culture. The work environment is described as flexible and supported by technology and modern work arrangements. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during tax season, and close at noon on Fridays outside tax season. Additional hours are required, and occasional overnight out-of-town travel may occur. The firm is closed on major holidays and 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 a bachelor’s degree with the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.
Three to five years in a relevant position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional and mature attitude.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Client-service orientation.
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.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

FASB, Commercial, and/or Not-for-Profit experience is desired.
Experience with 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.
Use reference materials to research auditing issues.
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 for proper client billing.
Comply with 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 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 and related systems and procedures.
Communicate advanced technical knowledge effectively in writing and verbally, and continue developing 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.