Assurance Staff (Fayetteville)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Job Title: Assurance Staff
Reports To: Assurance Manager
Starting Date: August 2012
FLSA Status: Professional Exemption as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act Title 29 C.F.R. Part 541.301b

Job Summary

Perform financial statement audits, reviews, compilations and other attestation engagements under supervision of experienced staff in various industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, professional services, health care, governmental, wholesale/distribution, financial institution and nonprofit companies.

• Contribute to the assurance workflow by researching and analyzing financial statement issues utilizing various electronic sources and software
• Hone assurance research and planning skills, including the ability to identify, analyze and articulate problems and opportunities, and propose solutions as a client advocate
• Effectively communicate results, both internally and externally, on project and client information
• Carry moderately complex tasks through to completion
• Maintain understanding of all relevant computer software applications and how they might best be used to promote efficient use of time
• Obtain understanding of the economics of job performance and Firm operation by reviewing and working within Firm and client budgets and billing constraints
• Attendance and participation in Level 1 and 2 assurance training as assigned
• Completion of the CPA certification to promote to Manager
• Participation in professional and business organizations as assigned
• Participate in staff recruiting activities and events to support the Firm’s recruiting agenda
• Participation in client development and marketing efforts as assigned
• Maintain a positive, constructive relationship with clients
• Adhere to the Firm’s quality control standards
• Adhere to a high standard of independence and integrity
• Travel as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college
• Compliance to the 150 hour rule and/or a CPA
• Experience as an intern in a public accounting environment and/or six (6) months to two (2) years recent public accounting experience preferred
• Experience in a paperless assurance software preferred
• Understanding of generally accepted auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (FASB, GAAP, OCBOA) and industry specific rules
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other software applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Caseware is a plus
• Ability to meet deadlines

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, reach, walk, drive, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

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