SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT - AUDITRole Description:We are seeking an Audit Senior to join our Client Services team. In this position you will be responsible for performing fieldwork on audit and review engagements, providing exceptional support for our clients, with minimum supervision.
You will assist with the development, training, and supervision of Staff Accountants and Interns, and work with the Management Team to develop your skills and grow within the firm. Using prior experience, training, and education, the ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication and work closely with clients and other Gray, Gray & Gray team members to provide business consulting and compliance support.
Responsibilities:- Oversee multiple client engagements; planning, executing, directing, and completing engagements in a wide variety of industries; and managing to budget with management support
- Manage day-to-day responsibilities of engagements to ensure high-quality services are delivered
- Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters
- Direct and perform research and support for projects with limited supervision
- Assist manager in preparing budgets and commit to those budget and timelines adopted by the team
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships through superior customer service. Serve as a client contact on related matters
- Recognize and resolve or elevate potential or existing problems with appropriate research and consulting, as necessary
- Consulting, working with, and servicing client base to make recommendations on business and process improvements. Serve as a business advisor to clients
- Assist in the development and execution of department's various training programs
- Set and monitor staff scheduling and workloads
- Encourage the continuous technical and soft-skill development of staff by providing timely feedback on engagements
- Participate in recruitment events
Key Success Factors: - Ability to motivate, develop, train and engage staff and intern level team members
- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to review, evaluate and provide feedback of the work of others
- Detail oriented and improvement focused
- Flexibility to change direction frequently
- Actions support the "Culture of Helpfulness" and "Continuous Improvement" Core Values
- Participate in the firm's training programs, recruiting functions, and marketing activities
- Ability to adjust schedule based on peak workload times in the department
Required Experience:- Tech-savvy: Strong Excel and MS Suite skills; able to quickly learn new software programs
- CPA or CPA track with 3+ years of progressive CPA firm experience
- BS in Accounting, MSA or MBA preferred
