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Description
SUMMARY: Completes and runs engagements from the planning phase to meeting with the client at the conclusion. Responsible for developing strong client relationships that are nurtured throughout the year and developing younger staff by performing the following duties.
Duties And Responsibilities

• Exhibits the technical knowledge and has the ability to direct fieldwork on assigned engagements from engagement planning to completion, including assuming responsibility for timely and accurate status reports, completion of work paper review including self-review, engagement follow-up of open items, monitoring of the completion of assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, and other similar responsibilities.
• Completes the disclosure checklist and draft financial statements independently.
• Demonstrates appropriate leadership skills including, but not limited to, timely and accurate communication with managers and staff personnel, identification of technical issues, identification of any staff issues or concerns, and other similar items.
• Monitors workload to meet billable hour and realization expectations.
• Applies technical knowledge to assess risk and evaluate clients internal control structure and accounting procedures.
• Stays current on new accounting pronouncements/standards and understands how these will impact the Firm’s clients.
• Performs accounting research to solve issues that arise during the course of audit or compliance engagements.
• Meets client deadlines for audit fieldwork and report issuance.
• Meets with client contact on questions, recommendations, and findings.
• Prepares work papers, writes audit reports, management letters and other client deliverables.
• Maintains knowledge of accounting and audit requirements, ensures compliance with internal and external requirements, and stays abreast of any changes.
• Assists in training and developing staff.
• Has passed the CPA exam and maintains the required CPE for Firm and licensing standards.
• To accommodate needs of clients, 20-30% time may be spent traveling, with 10-15% being overnight travel.

Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing as well as upward and downward.
• Ability to interact and maintain professional relationships with staff as well as clients.
• Ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously while maintaining consistency, accuracy and providing superior service.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and thorough.
• Exhibits strong analytical ability and diligently performs assigned tasks with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Must exhibit a high degree of professionalism including the ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must have a positive attitude and enjoy helping others grow professionally.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Exhibits excellent client service skills including the identification of opportunities to provide additional services to clients and/or non-clients.
• Participates in Firm, professional and civic activities that contribute to the community and overall marketing effort of Heard, McElroy, & Vestal.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises lower-level Audit staff. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and overseeing work; and appraising performance.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting with strong academic track record (minimum GPA of 3.0); CPA certification required; four years of public…