Audit Senior Staff GASB Accountant

The Audit Senior Staff is expected to correctly perform routine engagement procedures in a timely and professional manner. Individual must be able to meet assigned deadlines. An Audit Senior Staff is familiar with audit standard concepts, practices and procedures. He/she may lead and direct the work of others and relies on experience and judgment to accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Required Experience and Education

Governmental auditing experience is desired, as is experience in Yellow Book and Single Audits. A current and valid CPA license is required or actively working toward CPA certification. Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or bachelor’s degree with the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam. 3-5 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares audit workpapers and conducts audit research as needed
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to auditing
• Effectively manages responsibilities on audit engagements
• Uses reference materials in researching auditing issues
• Develops an understanding of the audit client’s industry and marketplace
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with audit team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm
• Enhances the firm image by demonstrating “executive presence”. This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
• Works closely with partners, managers and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Maintains strong client service relationships and cross-sell services as appropriate
• Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
• Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm’s industry lines and service offerings
• Promotes the ideas, values, mission and vision of the firm and supports the one-firm concept
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Professional and mature attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Commitment to the profession and the firm
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Audit Senior Staff GASB Accountant Working Environment

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday through January through April 15th and close at noon on Fridays April 15th through December 31st.

We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.

Additional hours are required to meet client expectations and needs. There may be occasional overnight travel out-of-town.

AdamsBrown, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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