About the Company

Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co. (“SGKK”) is a prominent public accounting firm based in New York City, specializing in real estate accounting. With a rich history spanning 90 years, SGKK has established itself as a trusted advisor to a diverse clientele. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients.

At SGKK, you’ll find an exceptional chance to develop alongside notable clients and engaging projects, all within the welcoming atmosphere of a mid-sized accounting firm. Our hiring process focuses on fostering personal and professional growth, ensuring individuals maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About the Position

In the role of an audit senior, you will be responsible for conducting financial statement engagements for clients, performing detailed reviews of workpapers prepared by junior staff, analyzing complex business agreements such as operating and loan agreements, and providing guidance to junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and Executing Engagements: Collaborate with a manager to plan, execute, and complete financial statement audit, review, and compilation engagements, ensuring adherence to project timelines and managing the allocated budget effectively.
• Client Relationship Management: Learn to manage client relationships on assurance and advisory (A&A) assignments, maintaining open and clear communication with the manager and lead engagement partner to provide regular updates on engagement status. Occasionally, this may involve limited out-of-state travel, typically not exceeding two work weeks per year.
• Workpaper Review and Feedback: Conduct detailed reviews of workpapers prepared by junior staff, offering consistent and constructive feedback to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to professional standards.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Take responsibility for preparing complete and comprehensive financial statements, considering all relevant accounting principles and regulations specific to the real estate industry.
• Complex Business Agreement Analysis: Develop the ability to analyze intricate business agreements, including operating and loan agreements, to understand their impact on financial reporting and identify potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
• Audit and Accounting Research: Conduct basic research on audit and accounting matters, staying informed about industry developments, emerging regulations, and best practices to enhance audit procedures and ensure compliance.
• Year-End Accounting Review: Review year-end accounting work prepared by junior staff, verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of accounting treatments, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Accounting Analyses for Complex Transactions: Learn to prepare accounting analyses for complex transactions, such as property acquisitions and sales, considering the intricacies involved in real estate accounting to provide accurate and comprehensive assessments.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, completed with satisfaction of the 150-college credit requirement.
• CPA exam passed or in progress.
• 3-6 years of relevant professional work experience, demonstrating the following proficiencies:
• Analyzing general ledger account activity, including conducting variance analysis.
• Documenting workpapers in accordance with the type of engagement service provided.
• Completing planning documents such as internal control narratives, preliminary analytical procedures, and risk assessment documentation.
• Performing substantive procedures, including journal entry testing, sampling, and transaction vouching.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CCH Engagement and Knowledge Coach practice aids (or similar software) is a plus.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Willingness to travel out of state for approximately 2-3 weeks per year.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.

Benefits we offer

• Competitive salary
• Full coverage of employee’s health insurance premium and contribution towards family’s health insurance premium; dental and vision benefits available
• 401k participation with annual firm contribution
• Flexible spending account and pre-tax commuter benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• CPA exam and review course fee reimbursement
• CPA initial licensing bonus
• 40 hours of paid continuing professional education

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. This position is available immediately.