What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior Associate position at KSDT CPA?
Miami, Florida OR Weston, Florida OR Boca Raton, Florida
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Responsibilities
- Instruct and oversee fellow A&A staff throughout engagements. Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions.
- Prepare and or review financial statements. Complete general audit procedures including coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence and resolving open items, etc.
- Research technical issues using online tools.
- Review work completed by staff and make recommendations regarding preparation and accuracy.
- Assist managers and partners in running client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, completing projects and managing to budget.
- Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing and meeting deadlines.
- Work closely with partners, directors, senior managers, managers, senior associates and associates on client management, professional development and business development activities.
- Assist with resolving more complex issues.
- Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with some clients.
- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
- Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Desired Credentials
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a major in accounting.
- CPA certification or working towards certification required.
- Experience in an Assurance department of a CPA firm working as a senior associate or performing senior associate responsibilities.
- Thorough understanding of accounting standards and common audit procedures and techniques
- Technical knowledge sufficient to supervise others.
- Technically proficient in Excel, general ledger packages and computerized audit applications.
- Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
- A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills fostering client and staff relationships.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.
Job description is subject to change.
