Assurance Senior

Job Description

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

• Control Environment
  • Apply knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work.
  • Document, validate and assess the design and operating effectiveness of the client’s internal control system.
  • Identify and communicate suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures to reduce risk.
  • Supervise and review the work of audit staff.
• GAAP
  • 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 management and senior leadership.
  • Identify complex accounting issues and bring them to superiors for resolution.
  • Coach less experienced team members in new areas.
• SEC and PCAOB
  • Read and review clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare required communications to the client and Audit Committee.
  • Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including designing test plans and evaluating deficiencies.
• GAAS
  • Formulate and communicate the audit plan.
  • Apply GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consult others as appropriate.
  • Employ audit skepticism and adjust testing accordingly.
  • Utilize BDO audit manuals and document deviations with approval.
• Methodology
  • Coordinate the day‑to‑day conduct of the audit plan and ensure fieldwork is executed on schedule.
  • Apply BDO audit approach, methodologies, tools and technology to execute the audit.
  • Identify and propose outcomes for critical issues.
• Research
  • Utilize internal and external research tools for routine and complex accounting matters.
  • Document and organize findings for use by the engagement team.
  • Assist the engagement manager with gathering information about the business and accounting system.
  • Develop audit engagement planning memorandum, programs and budgets.
  • Collaborate with the engagement manager to assign responsibilities of audit staff.
  • Perform other duties as required.
• Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Provide verbal and written performance feedback to audit associates.
  • Supervise the work assignments of audit associates within the engagement team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required) OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification (required)
• Master’s degree in Accountancy (preferred)

• Two or more years of prior relevant audit experience (required)
• Prior basic supervisory experience (preferred)

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (preferred)
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (preferred)

• N/A

• Solid understanding of planning and coordinating audit stages for public and private companies.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to adapt style to professionals at all levels.
• Ability to multi‑task while working independently and in a group.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills, capable of breaking down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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”