Senior Auditor - NFP

My Client, a well established CPA firm based in the City are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage multiple client audit engagements simultaneously, utilizing strong project management skills to ensure successful completion. Reporting to several partners, the Senior Accountant will conduct detailed reviews of the engagement team's work to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of tasks. This role will involve auditing business transaction cycles, such as cash, treasury, capital expenditures, and other income and expenses, as well as preparing comprehensive financial statements, footnotes, and client reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage multiple client audit engagements, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Review and audit transaction cycles, including cash flow, treasury, capital expenditures, and other relevant financial areas.
• Prepare financial statements with supporting footnotes and other supplemental information.
• Draft and review work papers to thoroughly document work performed and conclusions reached.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client management teams, fostering positive professional connections.
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector is highly preferred.

Additional Expectations:

• Be fully versed in the firm's policies, procedures, and relevant financial regulations.
• Adhere to the professional conduct standards of the AICPA.
• For financial statement engagements:
  • Be proficient with FASB, AICPA, and, when applicable, GAO and GASB pronouncements.
  • Lead and manage financial statement audits with proficiency.
  • Understand various financial statement engagements offered by the firm.
  • Take responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or audit segments under the supervision of senior staff.

Required Skills:

• Solid understanding of accounting systems.
• Strong leadership abilities to coach, motivate, and direct a team.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, within a team, and meet deadlines accurately.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in a small to medium-sized public accounting firm.
• CPA certification preferred.