What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior External Auditor position at Prado & Renteria Certified Public Accountants?
Job Overview:
Prado & Renteria CPAs, Prof. Corp., is currently interviewing Senior External Auditors to join our office. The Senior External Auditor, primarily as a leader of a team (normally 1 – 3 Auditors), is responsible for accomplishing all aspects of assigned engagements. The Senior External Role oversees audit staff during attest and consulting engagements.
Responsibilities:
Audit/Attestation Engagements - Planning
- Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, and audit reporting; prepare reports and communicate findings and recommendations to the line and senior management.
- Develop budgets and timelines for engagements.
- Understand, distinguish, and apply the standards applicable to the scope and type of engagement (i.e., GAAS, GAGAS, SSAE, UG …).
- General planning work paper documentation integrates the elements of planning required by the applicable standards (i.e., independence, continuing professional education, risk assessment, audit work programs, examination/AUP procedures).
- Efficiently and effectively apply the Risk Assessment methodology to engagements.
- As part of Risk Assessment, identify engagement risks, including risk of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Audit/Attestation Engagements - Fieldwork
- Ensure alignment with audit programs and compliance with the Firm’s methodology for audit work papers, and that these are completed in compliance with the applicable standards.
Audit/Attestation Engagements - Reporting
- Identify and include sufficient documentation to support conclusions regarding findings and exceptions.
- Coordinate with the team to review audit findings.
- Prepare reports with audit findings and recommendations.
Client Service
- Visit clients on-site and be a point of contact for the client throughout the year.
Qualifications:
- Experience with Public Accounting
- A working knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA Preferred).
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Leadership and team management skills - the ability to coach, motivate, and direct a team of people.
- Team player with a positive ‘can-do’ approach.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in the delivery of quality client service.
What We Offer:
We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, along with opportunities for growth and career advancement within the firm. Additionally, we have a 90-day introductory period during which we will assess if we’re the right fit for each other. During this time, our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will support your professional development, particularly in strengthening your technical skills.
Employee Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401 (K) Retirement Saving Plan
- Cobra Benefits
- Flexible Benefit Plan - Medical and dependent care
- PTO 15 Days
- Holidays
- Jury Duty
- Growth & Development Plan
- Bereavement (PTO)
- Per Diems
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Available)
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance Available
- Graduate Certification Tuition Reimbursement
- CPA Examination and Certification reimbursement and rewards