What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at Daniel A. Winters & Company?
Job Description
Position- Staff Auditor
Location- Hybrid upon completion of in office training and mutual agreed upon expectations
Classification- Full-time, salary, exempt
Summary of Responsibilities:
As a Staff Auditor at Daniel A. Winters & Company, you will learn and apply the fundamental techniques and procedures for auditing financial statements in accordance with Auditing Standards of the AICPA. In your first year you will work on several aspects of the operating cycle of organizations and learn and apply audit theory. Software applications are all best of class.
Essential Functions: Under the direction of the firm’s professional staff, including Senior Accountants, Managers and Partners, you will work on the following:
- Diverse and challenging assignments
- Assessment of client financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
- Conduct attestation engagements in accordance with AICPA standards.
- Detailed analytical analysis and documentation
- Audit testing including critical assessment of compliance with applicable requirements
- Consulting with clients and assisting with financial reporting and disclosures
- Preparation of electronic work papers
- Preparation of tax returns and regulatory filings; other facets of executing client engagements
Additional Information
As part of your professional development you will continue your professional education through in-house training, interactive and group sessions designed by educational institutions, self-study instructional materials and on the job training as well as training through venues outside the firm, as appropriate. Your progression to more challenging assignments is only limited by your desire to advance within the firm.
Qualifications
While it is preferred candidates possess a BS or BA degree in Accounting, degrees with essentially equivalent education will be considered. While no experience is required for this entry level position, which includes training for performing the responsibilities of the position, experience with auditing and other related business experience is preferred. Strong analytical and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word 2016 versions and Microsoft Outlook 365; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; initiative, integrity and professionalism are all essential for this job. Candidates do not need to be pursuing CPA licensing.
Company Profile and Working Conditions
Daniel A. Winters & Company, founded in 1929, is a growing regional public accounting firm providing auditing, accounting, tax and management advisory services to a broad range of clients. Located in scenic Chadds Ford, PA we are twenty miles southwest of Philadelphia. The firm heavily focuses on training and the extensive utilization of computer applications for digital, paperless work product. You will be exposed to a variety of accounting, auditing and tax issues while providing our clients with the highest levels of service. Clients’ assets are in excess of $20 billion in a well-rounded practice which spans a variety of industries including certain specialized niches. Firm clients include not-for-profit organizations, corporations, high net worth individuals and multi-billion and multi-million dollar employee benefit plans. All partners have national firm credentials and technical abilities.
The work environment is professional and focused on providing the highest level of service for a variety of interesting and varied projects including auditing, tax, tax research, consulting, management advisory and agreed-upon procedure services. We seek independent, quality-oriented candidates looking to advance within the firm who we can mentor and assist in furthering their professional career and development. Software applications are all best of class including CCH Engagement electronic workpapers, CCH Tax, IDEA data analysis software, and Microsoft Office.
The firm’s principal offices are in Chadds Ford, PA in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania, between Wilmington, DE and West Chester, PA. We serve clients in various geographic locations including the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. Because we are located outside of the city limits of Philadelphia, our employees who work in our offices are not subject to the City of Philadelphia Wage Tax when work is performed in our offices.
Compensation and Benefits
Daniel A. Winters & Company offers excellent compensation, bonus opportunities, a full range of benefits with health insurance choices that include coverage fully paid for by the Firm and benefits including prescription plan, dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, personal time off, holidays, 401(k) plan with company match and assistance with passing the CPA exam including up to $2,500 toward CPA review courses and exam costs.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00-$83,000.00 annually
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Roth 401(k) option
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account option
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Remote
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Potential to earn bonus pay up to 10% of base salary.
Health considerations:
Safety of Firm personnel and people with whom they interact is a priority in assessing protocols including government mandates related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Public Accounting: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chadds Ford, PA 19317: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $83,000