Assurance Senior

Job Summary: Responsible for applying established procedures to analyze information, prepare appropriate documentation and accomplish projects in accordance with professional and Peer Review Standards in a timely manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervise and coordinate Interns, Assistants, and Assurance Staff.
• Training and mentoring may be required to assist Interns, Assistants, and Assurance Staff.
• Evaluate performance of Interns, Assistants, and Audit Staff as required by Peer Review standards and Finley and Cook policies.
Duties/Responsibilities: • Manage engagement budgets and make staff assignments matching project complexity and budgeted time with employee skill level and workload.
• Ensure compliance with professional, Peer Review, generally accepted accounting principles and other applicable policies and procedure.
• Responsible for following and implementing audit, attest, accounting, and review services strategy and plan approved by the Partner.
• Manage the day-to-day audit, attest, accounting, and review services.
• Verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
• Draft all reports and letters in accordance with professional standards.
• Ensure all engagement steps are complete and workpapers are documented.
• Communicate audit findings by preparing a final report, discussing findings with auditees.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; professional statements, establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Communicate effectively with clients when appropriate in a clear and logical way.
JOB DESCRIPTION • Other duties as assigned by Management.
Required Skills/Abilities: • Able to analyze information skillfully.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reason and decide among various alternatives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; and professional auditing, attestation, and accounting and review standards.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills.
• Professionalism, dependability, integrity, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work autonomously, multitask and accurately complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• 2-4 years’ experience in preparing audits.
• CPA is a plus.
Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift fifteen pounds at times.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Hours and Overtime: • Standard office hours are 8:00 a.
m.
through 5:00 p.
m.
Monday – Friday.
• This job is a salaried position and due to the nature of the business and position, may require different/additional hours to accomplish the objectives and meet client deadlines.
JOB DESCRIPTION • Extended hours are required during busy times throughout the year depending upon workload and client deadlines.
Travel Requirements: • Travel is frequent for this position; thus, employee must have reliable transportation, an active driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance.
• All efforts will be made to give as much advance notice as possible for required out-of-town overnight travel arrangements.
Other This job description has been changed to indicate the general nature and level of work.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
Job responsibilities may change at any time during your employment, and you may be asked to work on special projects.
Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
Responsible for applying established procedures to analyze information, prepare appropriate documentation and accomplish projects in accordance with professional and Peer Review Standards in a timely manner.