We are recruiting for a Senior Audit Associate to join our Latham team.
In this position, you will work in a collaborative environment and experience a team approach to serving clients while developing direct relationships. The Senior Assurance Associate is responsible for contributing to the achievement of our Assurance Business Line objectives including:
Assisting with audit and attest clients assigned to you by a Partner or Manager with the primary objective of assisting with the planning and execution of the engagement through participation in the engagement from start to finish;
Assisting with office administration including participating in firm meetings, entering your time and performing audit and attest preparation work; and
Collaborating with others to develop innovative audit and attest practices that adhere to professional standards.
Position Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of a Senior Assurance Associate are:
Engagement Management and Service Delivery
On small engagements, the Senior will work directly with the manager or director to plan and execute the engagement. On such engagements, the Senior will be responsible for reviewing and updating the permanent file, performing and completing all engagement field work and preparing the report, financial statements and notes, as applicable.
On larger engagements, the individual may work under the supervision of another, but will take on more complex areas of the engagement and may also supervise and train other staff.
Communicating the engagement status with the engagement supervisor timely.
Technical and Client Service Skills
Engagement preparation and client file setup;
Trial balance and lead sheet setup;
Creating and updating schedules including calculations, analyses layout and referencing;
Vouching and tracing to and from client documents;
Designing and performing analytical procedures;
Reconciling and rolling forward client balances;
Preparation and/or updating client financial statements and firm reports;
Professional interaction with client personnel on an as needed basis;
Meeting rising standards of quality control while maintaining our engagement approach;
Attending Continuing Professional Education seminars as assigned;
Proficiency in the use of Word and Excel;
Respond to review notes timely, thoroughly and concisely;
Understand, recommend and utilize computer assisted audit techniques;
Evaluate and document the system of internal control;
Design, with assistance, tests of controls and direct and supervise staff performing tests;
Develop the Audit Risk Assessment on an audit engagement and develop the extent of;
Perform walkthroughs;
Prepare financial statements from a trial balance; be able to direct and supervise staff assigned to this task:
Qualifications & Skills:
A Bachelor's or a Master's degree in accounting or a related field.
Recent auditing and attest experience in a CPA firm.
Proven ability to work independently and within a team.
Willingness to ask questions timely while developing ability to coach and train Level 1 and 2 team members.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good research skills.
Good understanding, comprehension and developing ability to articulate auditing and accounting concepts.
What We Can Offer You:
Competitive salary $60K-90K+.
Time: MMB offers 15 paid holidays, a separate vacation package + unlimited sick time
Dress for your day
Mentor program
Professional development opportunities
CPA Exam Reimbursement with up to $25k bonus.
Paid Professional Dues and Licenses
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
401 K & Profit-sharing plans
Firm events that provide fun ways to socialize with your colleagues
Get To Know Us:
At MMB & CO., our focus is on the here and now. It is this forward-thinking, client centered approach that has guided the Firm since inception. Under the leadership of our Managing Partner Mark Kovaleski, MMB & CO. has nearly 200 employees with locations in Rochester, Elmira, Latham, Canandaigua, and Queensbury. Our deep routed culture is comprised of dedicated and hard-working professionals who want to make a difference in the communities we serve. MMB & CO., is one of the most respected and successful accounting firms in the region and is proud of our commitment to our clients and our people.