Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Job Responsibilities :

The Assurance Staff Accountant will become involved with all aspects of the assurance practice and the day-to-day activities of various engagements.

Working in a team environment, he / she will use professional discretion in applying learned auditing procedures (under applicable standards) necessary to perform audits, reviews or compilations of clients’ financial statements.

Staff Accountants are responsible to apply specialized education in the fields of accounting and auditing with the application of professional independent judgment and skepticism, including, but not limited to the following :

Be familiar with Firm’s policies, procedures, forms, and online research tools

Participate and provide input in planning meetings to help determine audit risks and develop substantive testing plans; perform substantive testing of account balances which support client financial statements to determine reliability of those financial statements

Use acquired relevant understanding of applicable standards along with the Firm’s quality control policies and procedures to apply professional judgment in the preparation and development of workpapers to support work completed during an audit or review.

Assess prior year engagement (if applicable) and evaluate based on audit risk determinations made during the planning stages to execute the engagement plan in various areas including, but not limited to, cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, revenue, and expenses

Become proficient with firm software including ProSystem fx Engagement, SMART Practice Aids, and IDEA

Responsible for monitoring actual time versus budgeted time for areas of responsibility

Work with clients and other team members to ensure information is delivered, received and addressed in a timely manner to complete the engagement while applying specialized training for the industry

Identify and communicate issues that arise to the engagement team in a timely manner; communicate status of work appropriately

Accurately document the execution of specific review and audit procedures performed

Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of the Firm

Bring potential opportunities to the team or Partner’s attention

Maintain and apply a healthy level of professional skepticism to help identify and deliver proper reporting and opinions on financial statements as applicable

Additional responsibilities :

Continue to work towards advancing technical knowledge and working knowledge of GAAP, PCAOB, GAAS and other relevant professional standards, as applicable

Keep current on professional pronouncements (i.e. FASB / ASC pronouncements)

Maintain annual CPE requirement

Properly track and charge time to appropriate codes (engagement, work-codes, etc.)

Skills :

Timely communicate to all members of engagement team and appropriate client personnel

Help identify and recruit quality candidates

Working beyond standard hours is expected throughout the year

Travel to client sites is expected and will vary; typically ranges from 20-30% of the time

Additional responsibilities, not listed above may be expected as needed

Basic technology skills, with proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint required

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively

Work well under pressure and with a team; able to meet deadlines with accuracy

Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving abilities are a must

Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment while applying specialized proficiencies of a trained accountant

Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization

Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; able to multi-task

Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply to engagements

Have a strong desire to maintain a client service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas

Qualifications :

BS / BBA / MS in Accounting from an accredited College or University

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)

0-3 years of relevant experience

Last updated : 2024-04-23