Audit Senior - Chicago, United States - Cdhcpa

Description

Job Function

The Audit Senior Accountant will work on a variety of diversified assurance and review engagements, while serving as the lead and helping develop Audit staff and interns.

Professional Responsibilities
Assumes overall responsibility in all phases of multiple audit and review engagements, including planning, internal control analysis and preparing detailed reports on findings
Involved with engagement budgeting, delegating and monitoring workloads, along with client satisfaction
Serves as departmental role model by adopting CDH core values and the Firm's Five Star philosophy specifically in the areas of providing outstanding service to existing and potential clients; communicating effectively with team members and fostering a spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement
Serves as the lead on engagement activities:

Prepares financial statements, and other reports using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards in the United States of America
Supervises and reviews workpapers and provides performance feedback to staff members
Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
Applies GAAP and GAAS to complex testing areas
Uses analytics to complete financial statement reviews
Performs inventory observations to ensure accuracy and existence
Understands processes and recording of client transactions and can interview employees to obtain further information
Uses logic and reasoning to examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Researches applicable U.S. GAAS and GAAP standards and rules
Involved in reporting to management about audit results, including business strategies, practices and policies, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities

Serves as the primary client contact to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.

Proficient with Excel, Word, and ability to learn and train/supervise others on data extraction and other software used for audit efficiency.

Personal Responsibilities
Pass the CPA exam
Continue to develop interpersonal skills, along with helping staff and interns
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Maintain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise
Take proactive career steps through mentoring program
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
Ability to work with no supervision and to lead a team through the engagement
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field
Current CPA license preferred
3-5 years of related experience in public accounting
Experience with GAAP, GAAS and SOX
Willingness to travel up to 10-15 percent or more annually. Most travel is local.
We are an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/D/V/F

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