Audit Staff Accountant

As an Audit Staff Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality audit and assurance services to our diverse clientele. Your responsibilities will involve assisting in the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements, contributing to the team's efforts to ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.

• Participate in the planning and preparation of audit engagements under the guidance of senior team members
• Execute audit procedures, including testing of controls, substantive testing, and analytical procedures
• Document work performed, findings, and conclusions in an organized and clear manner
• Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies
• Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvements

• Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting
• Assist in developing recommendations for enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with client personnel to obtain necessary information and documentation for audit purposes
• Maintain professional communication and build positive relationships with client representatives
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure timely completion of audit engagements
• Seek guidance from supervisors and managers when encountering complex issues or challenges

• Stay updated on relevant accounting and auditing standards, regulations, and industry developments
• Conduct research to address accounting and auditing issues that may arise during engagements

• Contribute to the preparation of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to professional standards
• Prepare supporting work papers and documentation to substantiate audit findings and conclusions

• Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge

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• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time
• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 1+ year of relevant experience

• Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
• Fluency in Japanese, Chinese, or Korean

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For job postings in our New York locations, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $75,000.