Senior Audit Associate

Qualified candidate will be responsible for performing and directing a broad range of accounting tasks and will assist the engagement in-charge/manager and/or partner in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and reporting of audit findings for clients within the Not-for-Profit industry. The individual will work with audit staff remotely, on the client’s premises, or at a designated PKFOD office, managing the engagement and performing all appropriate audit procedures. Essential duties and qualifications may include (but are not limited to):

Essential Details:

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS & SEC rules, where applicable).
• Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for audit engagements.
• Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.).
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit procedures, from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the team’s work for finalization requirements.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required; MS degree in Accounting a plus.
• 3 years’ of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• Commercial industry experience preferred.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• A solid understanding of audit services, with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS regulations. 
• Proficient with computer software packages and platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, ProSystems and CCH.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Must have access to a car and be willing to travel locally to clients when required.

PKFOD is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

 To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.

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