POSITION: Senior Auditor Location: Augusta, Georgia

Serotta, Maddocks, and Evans CPAs is not only one of the oldest and largest accounting firms in the greater Augusta region but also carries the distinction of having been the first professional CPA firm in Georgia. Today we continue the established tradition of offering solution-focused accounting services from our offices in Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina.

Much of SME’s success is attributable to our reputation for reliable service and professionalism. Our team members are our greatest asset. We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package including: Simple IRA, flexible spending account, bonus incentives and liberal paid vacation and holidays for our full-time employees. We are flexible concerning our employees’ particular needs and work schedules

SUMMARY

Performs more complex audit engagements by performing the following duties.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Engage various team members in the identification of client audit risks and generate dialogue surrounding response to identified audit risks.
• Lead the documentation efforts surrounding risk assessment procedures, planning considerations, and decisions including preparation of required audit programs.
• Instruct, direct, and review the work of Audit Staff in the completion of audit procedures over basic client accounting (i.e. cash, A/R, inventories, property and equipment, prepaids, A/P, accrued expenses, debt and general income statement accounts).
• Perform audit procedures over more complex client accounting (i.e. revenue recognition, income taxes, goodwill and intangibles, equity transactions, etc.)
• Review and/or prepare client financial statements to ensure compliance with applicable disclosure requirements.
• Complete general audit procedures (i.e. coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence, resolving open items, etc.)
• Research technical issues using online tools.
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Superior client service focus.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Ability to succinctly communicate and document procedures performed.
• Strong skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications required in audit environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in auditing within public accounting
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Proficiency with personal computers including spreadsheet software programs, general ledger packages, and computerized audit applications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent same day travel for work at clients’ offices using a personal vehicle.
• Occasional out-of-town travel with overnight stay for work at clients’ offices using a personal vehicle.
• Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.