Audit Senior Job Owings Mills Maryland USA,Accounting

Location: Owings Mills

Ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities. Depending on assigned engagement, reports to one or more member(s) of the Internal Audit senior management team. Manages and directs daily activities of more junior auditors assigned to assist during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies any potential issues.

Communicates identified issues with Internal Audit senior management to ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

Position Description

Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
Preparing all necessary financial statement and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
Developing an understanding of client's business, and becoming a "functional expert" in the area
Keeping lines of communication open with staff and clients
Supervising engagement team as needed
Monitoring and reporting regarding the productivity of staff, and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
Staying abreast of latest developments and ensuring professional development through ongoing education
Anticipating and addressing client concerns and escalating problems as they arise.
Recognizing and informing senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field
Two or more years public accounting experience as an audit professional
CPA or demonstrated progress toward obtaining CPA certification with a minimum of two exam sections passed
One or more years "in-charging" audit engagements
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of FASB and GAAS

Desired Qualifications

CPA license a plus
Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, review experience a plus
Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as good computer skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience with a national or large regional accounting firm is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.