What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Associate position at MaloneBailey LLP?
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
- Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA
- Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients
- Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm
- Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision
- Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques
- Execute day to day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients
- Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency
- Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers and Partners
- Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business
- Become oriented with Firm’s practices, policies, and culture
- Establish a Continuing Professional Educational program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for supervisory role
- Perform other duties as necessary
Requirements & Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
- Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
- Highly motivated self starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
- Dedicated to superior client service
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- 0 - 3 years of recent work experience as an auditor at a public accounting firm
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)
Education and Licenses:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Advanced degree is preferred
- Actively working toward CPA certification, if not already obtained
