QUALIFICATIONS:- 3+ years of public accounting experience, Specializing in Assurance/Audit.
- Will have a competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices and be able to research and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Experience in planning and supervising audit and large review engagements.
- Experience with employee benefit plans and/or Single Audits is desirable.
- A competent working knowledge of accounting and auditing software is required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, research skills, computer skills, communication skills, time management skills, and can work effectively with all levels of staff and clients.
- CPA required or obtained within a reasonable time after hire.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Review accounts receivable for ability to collect and evaluate the adequacy of provision for loss.
- Trace inventory items observed at the initial count to actual final inventory record.
- Obtain representation letters from the client.
- Take ownership of engagement, meet, or beat established deadlines.
- Investigate the possibility of unrecorded revenues.
- Classify accounts for financial statement presentation.
- Supervise the observation of a large inventory count.
- Determine if inventory items are obsolete or slow-moving.
- Review basis of inventory valuation.
- Evaluate the propriety of depreciation methods and lives used.
- Determine possible contingent liabilities by correspondence with attorneys, examination of minutes, inquiries to client, and so forth.
- Verify purchases and sales cutoffs.
- Determine the extent of test-checking required in an audit and select the period to be tested.
- Prepare complicated business and individual tax returns, such as consolidated returns, and returns on dissolution or liquidation.
- Suggest client tax planning ideas to Manager, Senior Manager, or Principal.
- Write comments for management letters.
- Review entries subsequent to balance sheet date to determine need for disclosures.
- Obtain and write up other disclosure data such as leases, differences between tax and accrual reporting, and so forth.
- Review and update the client's permanent file.
- Draft reports including footnotes.
- Supervise and train the associates.
- Prepare routine correspondence to the client for approval and signature of a Principal or Senior Manager.
- Prepare budgets and monitor the budget throughout the engagement, alerting the Manager/ Senior Manager/Principal if the time is exceeding the budget.
- Prepare tax correspondence.
- Maintain good communication with the team, Manager, Senior Managers, and Principals.
- Able to research simple to average accounting and tax questions using the research tools available.
- Develop positive relationships with clients.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all clients and firm business.
- Identify problems early in engagements and deal with problems in a timely and efficient manner.
- Keep up to date on all professional pronouncements.
- Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and state society.
- Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the Human Resource Manual.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Accept additional responsibility for engagements and research with little input from Managers/Senior Managers/Principals.
- Demonstrate ability to perform and direct the broadest range of accounting tasks so that the direct participation of Managers/Senior Managers/Principals is kept to a minimum.
BENEFITS WE OFFER: - Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000
The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
- Competitive Compensation.
- Lucrative New Business & Employee Referral Bonuses.
- Open Paid-time-off Policy.
- We provide a flexible work environment to offer work/life balance.
- 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- Affordable Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Affordable Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance.
- Annual Performance Reviews.
Please see the below link for Benefit details:
HBK Benefits
