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 the preparation of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.

• Coordinate day‑to‑day planning, fieldwork and wrap‑up activities for audit engagements, including the preparation of financial statements with disclosures.
• Apply GAAP and professional standards to client transactions; validate the design and operating effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Conduct SEC and PCAOB compliance reviews, prepare required communications to clients and audit committees, and plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits.
• Utilize BDO audit manuals and apply GAAS to complex audit issues, documenting deviations from policy where necessary.
• Manage and supervise audit staff, providing performance feedback and reviewing work assignments.
• Perform research and analysis of complex accounting matters, develop audit engagement planning memorandums, audit programs and budgets.
• Serve as the client contact for basic questions, coordinating with engagement managers and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics (required) or Bachelor’s degree in another field plus CPA certification (required);
  Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant audit experience in public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services (required); prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion of the exams (required); CPA designation preferred.

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

• Strong understanding and experience planning and coordinating audit stages for basic public and/or private company audits.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt style and messaging to all levels.
• Ability to multi‑task independently and within a team, manage demanding, deadline‑driven environments with focus on detail and accuracy.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills; ability to break down complex issues and implement suitable resolutions.
• Solid project management skills.

• California Range: $88,000 - $105,000
• Colorado Range: $80,000 - $85,000
• Illinois Range: $82,000 - $90,000
• Maryland Range: $78,000 - $93,000
• Minnesota Range: $76,000 - $82,000
• Massachusetts Range: $81,500 - $90,000
• New Jersey Range: $80,000 - $95,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000
• Ohio Range: $75,000 - $82,000
• Virginia Range: $88,000 - $98,000
• Washington Range: $82,000 - $95,000
• Washington DC Range: $80,000 - $100,000

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