Staff / Senior Auditor

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Job description

A public accounting firm in New York City is actively seeking a driven and hardworking professional to join their team as their new Staff / Senior Auditor. In this role, the Staff / Senior Auditor will be responsible for audits of primarily hedge funds / investment partnerships, with some broker / dealers, and other financial-related institutions.

Responsibilities

The Staff / Senior Auditor will be responsible for:

• Performing audits, including resolving most accounting issues that arise during the audit engagement with the guidance of the audit supervisor / manager
• Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, engagement planning, scheduling, etc.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls, organization, systems, or other appropriate items
• Prepare or review the audit program
• Assign work to existing staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities and supervise them on projects
• Review any significant audit findings, financial statement presentation, or other matters with Manager or Supervisor
• Assist with or prepare / review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, income tax returns, reports, programs, systems, policies, and procedures for discussion with the client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-6+ years of recent or current CPA firm experience auditing financial services clients
• Proficiency with computer platforms and applications
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized
• Strong interpersonal skills