What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Resource Coordinator position at KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller)?
We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.
We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.
At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate resource allocation for audit engagements while working closely and communicating with the Audit Scheduling Team
- Responsible for understanding the needed resources for each engagement and ensuring the engagement is staffed appropriately
- Maintain the scheduling database for audit – including, but not limited to, finalizing all engagement bookings and resolving resource conflicts resulting from engagement bookings
- Prepare reports from the scheduling database to facilitate optimal decision making
- Maintain supporting Excel files to assist the scheduling process
- Assist with the e-learning process for resource use of the scheduling application
- Support onboarding of new employees and assist with developing a new employees’ schedule
- Build and maintain relationships with all audit resources and effectively communicate scheduling matters
- Support the other Audit Resource Coordinators in project completion
- Contribute to the team’s effort by performing additional tasks as needed
- Evaluating current processes for efficiencies and scalability
Requirements/Qualifications:
- Related functional experience: minimum of 2 years
- Strong experience in team management and effective resource planning
- Good knowledge of Workforce Management tools (KSM is currently utilizing Retain)
- Ability to coordinate and follow-up on several projects simultaneously
- A high degree of initiative with the ability to think proactively and problem-solve
- A commitment to excellence in work execution
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
- A strong sense of urgency and the ability to work in an environment with time-sensitive deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.
KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.
