Ernst & Young

Assurance Staff Accountant

Ernst & Young • $83K — $90K *
Campbell, CA 95008In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably in Accounting
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience
  • Proficient in QuickBooks and CCH ProSystem Engagement
  • Strong skills in MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication abilities
  • Solid analytical skills and critical reasoning aptitude

Responsibilities

  • Prepare trial balances for engagements
  • Draft communications to clients
  • Engage in the planning process for audits
  • Review client schedules and roll forwards
  • Conduct detailed testing of transactions for audits
  • Analyze account balances and investigate variances
  • Participate in audit and review engagements
  • Perform inventory observations and document results
  • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures
  • Directly communicate conclusions to Assurance Seniors, Managers, and Partners
  • Develop proficiency in firm technology and audit tools

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Exposure to diverse clients and industries
  • Access to advanced audit technology
  • Opportunities for career advancement
Full Job Description
Primary Responsibilities of the Role
  • Prepare trial balances for use in engagements
  • Prepare various written communications to clients
  • Participate in engagement planning process
  • Review various clients' schedules and roll forwards
  • Complete detail testing of transactions for financial statement audit under the direct supervision of an Assurance Senior or Manager
  • Analyze account balances and fluctuations and develop expectations. Investigate significant and unusual variances
  • Participate in audit, review and compilation engagements
  • Perform inventory observations and prepare related documentation
  • Assist in preparing financial statements and related disclosures
  • Communicate conclusions and results directly to Assurance Seniors, Managers and Partners
  • Develop a working knowledge of firm technology, including engagement software and other audit tools


Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably Accounting
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks and CCH ProSystem Engagement is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Analytical skills and critical reasoning
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities


Salary Pay Scale
  • This position's salary range is $83,000 - 90,000 per year


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About Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young (EY) is a multinational professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industries. The firm was founded in 1989 through the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young & Co., and has since grown to become one of the largest professional services firms in the world. EY is committed to building a better working world by helping its clients solve their toughest challenges, and by creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
Learn more about Ernst & Young
Size
300,000 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1989
* Ladders Estimates

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