Assurance Senior

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The Assurance Senior will coordinate day‑to‑day "in‑charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap‑up" to prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP as necessary, and document, validate, test and assess various control systems. The role also acts as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.

• Control Environment
  • Apply knowledge of transactional flow and key 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 managers and the client.
  • 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 the audit committee.
  • Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including design of test plans and evaluation of deficiencies.
• GAAS
  • Formulate and communicate the audit plan.
  • Apply GAAS to complex issues and consult others as appropriate.
  • Employ audit skepticism and adjust testing accordingly.
  • Utilize BDO audit manuals for the situation.
  • Document deviations from BDO policy with approval.
• Methodology
  • Coordinate the day‑to‑day conduct of the audit plan within timetable, policies, and budget.
  • Apply BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology.
  • Identify and propose outcomes to critical issues.
• Research
  • Utilize internal and external research tools and select methodology for routine requests.
  • Research complex areas of accounting, form initial opinions, and document impact on client and audit engagement.
  • Document and organize findings for the audit program.
  • Assist the engagement manager with gathering business information for audit strategy.
  • Develop draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs, and budgets.
  • Collaborate with the engagement manager on staff responsibilities.
  • 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 another focus area and CPA certification, required.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred.

• Two (2) or more years of relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience, required.
• Prior basic supervisory experience, preferred.

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required.
• CPA, preferred.

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

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating audit stages for basic public and/or private companies.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt style to professionals at all levels.
• Ability to multi‑task while working independently and in a team.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills to break down complex issues and implement solutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment with focus on detail and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.

• California: $88,000 - $105,000
• Colorado: $80,000 - $85,000
• Illinois: $82,000 - $90,000
• Maryland: $78,000 - $93,000
• Minne…