What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior Associate - Employee Benefit Plans position at Weaver?
The Weaver Experience
Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.
While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team and our firm.
Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.
Position Profile
Weaver is seeking an Audit Senior to join our Employee Benefit Plans team! An Audit Senior will perform in-charge responsibilities on external, internal, and employee benefit plan audit functions . They will demonstrate a thorough understanding of technical accounting literature within the GAAP and SEC hierarchies and have an understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques for complex financial statement areas. This position is based in the Long Island office. An Audit Senior will develop and enhance client relationships through strong communication and project management skills. They will execute engagement planning activities which include gathering information for time budgets, coordinating all planning activities on engagements with the supervision and guidance from more experienced staff, and designing a risk based audit approach.
To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or CPA candidate with 3-5 years of audit experience in a public accounting setting required
- Experience working with Employee Benefit Plans required
Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:
- Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop staff
- Thorough understanding of GAAP and GAAS
- Strong project management, team orientation and interpersonal skills
Weaver Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resources is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Learn more here - Weaver benefits. We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!
We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.
Annual Base Pay Range in the New York City Metropolitan Area: $85,000 to $115,000
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.
What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.
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Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
