Sr. Audit Associate (Hybrid Remote) - Locust Point, MD
This position allows for 3 days per week remote / work from home.Salary: $80,000 - 95,000/year As a Senior Audit Associate, you will lead and participate in audit engagements, assess internal controls, and provide valuable insights to improve clients' financial processes and operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute audit engagements from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to audit standards and regulations.
- Assess and evaluate clients' internal controls and identify areas for improvement to mitigate risks.
- Conduct substantive testing and analytical procedures to validate financial information and transactions.
- Prepare audit reports and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and management.
- Mentor and supervise junior audit team members, providing guidance and support throughout engagements.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business operations, goals, and challenges.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and auditing standards to enhance audit methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in external auditing, preferably in a CPA firm environment.
- Strong understanding of audit principles, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in audit software and MS Office suite.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with clients and team members.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Job Profile
SkillsAccounting Analytical Analytical Procedures Audit Auditing Audit principles Communication Financial processes Internal Controls MS Office MS Office Suite
Tasks- Assess internal controls
- Collaborate with clients
- Conduct substantive testing
- Lead audit engagements
- Mentor junior team members
- Prepare audit reports
- Stay updated on industry trends
2 years
EducationAccounting Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in Accounting CPA Certification Finance Related Field
Certifications Restrictions3 days per week remote Hybrid Remote (3 days per week in office)