Assurance Senior

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The Assurance Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, including the preparation of financial statements with disclosures, applying the relevant GAAP, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. The role also serves as the client contact for basic questions and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.

• Apply knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work.
• Document, validate, and assess the design and operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
• Identify and communicate suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures to reduce risk.
• Supervise and review the work of audit staff.
• Communicate financial statement disclosure requirements to clients.
• Draft complex sets of financial statements with disclosures.
• Recognize and apply new pronouncements to client situations.
• Identify, analyze, and discuss alternative GAAP with managers and clients as needed.
• Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to superiors for resolution.
• Coach less experienced team members in new areas.
• Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits.
• Prepare required communications to the client and the audit committee.
• Coordinate the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan, ensuring fieldwork is executed and completed as planned.
• Apply BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit.
• Identify and propose outcomes to critical issues.
• Utilize internal and external research tools for complex accounting questions.
• Document and organize findings in a usable format.
• Assist engagement manager with gathering information about the business and information systems.
• Develop draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs, and budgets.
• Collaborate with engagement manager to assign responsibilities of audit staff.
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to audit associates.
• Supervise work assignments of audit associates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred).

• At least 2 years of prior relevant audit experience (public or private sector).
• Prior basic supervisory experience (preferred).

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment.
• CPA certification (preferred).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools.

• Understanding of planning and coordinating audit stages for public or private company.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to tailor messages.
• Ability to multi‑task independently and within a team.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills to break down complex issues.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment with focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.

California: $85,000 – $95,000

Cleveland, Ohio: $75,000 – $82,000

Colorado: $72,000 – $80,000

Illinois: $78,000 – $87,000

Maryland: $78,000 – $93,000

Minnesota: $70,000 – $80,000

Massachusetts: $81,500 – $90,000

New Jersey: $80,000 – $95,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 – $115,000

Washington: $72,000 – $90,000

Washington DC: $80,000 – $100,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career—you’ll find a place where your work is impactful and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and our culture centers around meaningful connections and curiosity.

BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and beyond.

BDO is a proud ESOP company, reflecting a culture that values people first.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability).