Audit Manager

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Job description

Description:

Audit Manager - Grand Junction

Dalby, Wendland & Co. is seeking experienced audit manager applicants who are detail oriented and highly motived! Join our rapidly growing firm with endless opportunities.

Position Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary: $90,000 / year

Based on experience

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Compensation Differentials for this position are based on education, experience, training, and geographic location, as well as DWC's seniority and merit systems.

Benefits include: medical, limited FSA, generous PTO policy, paid holidays, 401k with match, cell phone and internet reimbursement, CPA exam reimbursement, and continuing professional education.

A Day in the Life

A typical day as an Audit Manager Accountant may consist of:

Control Environment

• Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures.
• Applies a broad understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controls
• Validates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
• Identifies and communicates suggestions to management for client internal control improvement and accounting procedures
• Identify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate
• Supervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provide on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work

GAAP

• Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles.
• Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Monitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncements
• Presents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives
• Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to client
• Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed

GAAS

• Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement.
• Applies a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAASPCAOB in performing and supervising work
• Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others
• Communicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
• Applies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.

Methodology

• Applies knowledge and application of DWC standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.
• Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with audit manual standards
• Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
• Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
• Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines.

Research

• Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that information.
• Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate research
• Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriate
• Presents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of Staff and Senior Staff on all projects
• Review work prepared by Staff and Senior Staff and provide review comments
• Act as a Career Advisor to Staff and Senior Staff
• Schedule and manage workload of Staff and Senior Staff
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to Staff and Senior Staff
• Teach/coach Seniors and Staff to provide on the job learning

. Requirements:

The Qualifications

What we look for in an Audit Manager Accountant includes:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• Eight or more years of public accounting experience
• Possess a valid driver's license

Next Steps

Step 1: Complete the application, easy!

Step 2: We will reach out! If you look like a good fit for this position and our team, HR will reach out about scheduling a phone screening to learn more about you and your career ambitions.

About Us

More than accountants. More than 70 years.

• Largest public accounting, audit, and business advisory firm headquartered in western Colorado with the main offices in Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, and Montrose.
• Recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Firm.
• With over 85 employees, you will be a part of the team and we will give you all the tools and training to continually learn, grow, and advance.
• We make certain that our people celebrate and enjoy life outside of work as western Colorado provides an abundance of excellent recreation, scenic beauty, and a healthy quality of life.

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