UHY

Audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services

Audit Senior

AuditingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSterling Heights, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
Three to six years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm is required.
The employee must be able to work in a professional office environment and sit at a desk while using a computer for prolonged periods.
The employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Perform complex audit procedures, including substantive testing, control testing, and analytical review, to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
Review workpapers, documentation, and audit evidence prepared by audit staff for accuracy and adherence to standards.
Collaborate with partners, managers, and clients to develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to client needs and risks.
Identify key areas for audit focus, potential risks, and necessary resources.
Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies.
Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvements.
Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting.
Provide clients with insights and recommendations for improving financial processes and controls.
Serve as a main point of contact for clients, maintaining open and professional communication to address questions, concerns, and updates.
Build client relationships and maintain smooth working relationships.
Supervise and mentor audit staff members, providing timely feedback, guidance, and training to support their professional development.
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and professional standards.
Delegate tasks to audit staff members and provide guidance throughout the engagement.
Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to engagements.
Research, resolve, and document complex accounting and auditing issues as they arise.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of audit documentation, findings, and conclusions in accordance with firm and regulatory standards.
Review and finalize audit reports for distribution to clients.
Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
Participate in post-engagement reviews to assess the effectiveness of audit processes and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute ideas to enhance the firm's methodologies and procedures.
May supervise subordinate team members.
Travel as needed based on client requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in a professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting.
Actively working toward achieving CPA licensure or a relevant certification, if not already attained.
Responsible for completing the minimum continuing professional education credit requirement.

JOB SUMMARY

As an Audit Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for performing and leading the necessary procedures involved in planning and executing attestation engagements for clients in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. The Audit Senior Accountant leads client engagements, maintains client relationships, and acts as a liaison between overseeing the work of internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Audit Execution

Perform complex audit procedures, including substantive testing, control testing, and analytical review, to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial statements
Review workpapers, documentation, and audit evidence prepared by audit staff for accuracy and adherence to standards
Collaborate with partners, managers, and clients to develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to client needs and risks
Identify key areas for audit focus, potential risks, and necessary resources

Financial Statement Analysis

Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies
Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvements

Internal Controls Assessment

Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting
Provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients for improving financial processes and controls

Client Communication

Serve as a main point of contact for clients, maintaining open and professional communication to address questions, concerns, and updates
Builds client relationships and maintains smooth working relationship

Team Supervision

Supervise and mentor audit staff members, providing timely feedback, guidance, and training to support their professional development
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

Engagement Leadership

Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and professional standards
Delegate tasks to audit staff members and provide guidance throughout the engagement

Technical Research

Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to engagements
Research, resolve, and document complex accounting and auditing issues as they arise

Reporting and Documentation

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of audit documentation, findings, and conclusions in accordance with firm and regulatory standards
Review and finalize audit reports for distribution to clients

Continuous Improvement

Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge
Participate in post-engagement reviews to assess the effectiveness of audit processes and identify areas for improvement
Contribute ideas to enhance the firm's methodologies and procedures

Supervisory responsibilities

May supervise subordinate team members

Work environment

Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions

Physical demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time

Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time

Travel required

Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs

Required education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
3 – 6 years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm

Preferred education and experience

Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting
Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained
Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHO WE ARE

UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

WHAT WE OFFER

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.

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