What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Associate position at Armstrong Backus & Co LLP?
At Armstrong, Backus & Co., you will gain opportunities for professional advancement and increased industry experience through interaction with a wide-ranging client base, as well as exposure to audit issues that will challenge your abilities. In the senior audit associate position, you will handle the technical preparation of complex financial statements, and general ledger entries in addition to the analytical assessment of various information and options. As a valued team member, you will take ownership in the entire client process and have management of audit engagements from planning to wrap-up, including driving the process for client deliverables. This position involves significant interaction with clients and the ability to foster positive relations within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as well as practice development, involvement in management decisions and exposure to technical issues that will challenge your abilities.
The Senior Audit Associate is exposed to a variety of opportunities, clients, and engagements. There is significant opportunity for advancement in this role. In addition, the Senior Audit Associate assists in effectively scheduling multiple assignments at one time, supervising staff, mentoring and reviewing work of staff level associates.
Qualifications:
A person who enjoys working in a team environment and serving clients and who is looking for advancement opportunities. Additionally, this position requires a current CPA license or CPA eligible candidate and a minimum of three years audit experience. The ideal candidate will be confident, self-directed, articulate, and goal oriented. In addition, they will enjoy challenges, be able to delegate and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 150 credit hours
- Pursuit of CPA certification
- Strong computer skills, including MS office suite
- Confident, self-directed, and goal oriented
- Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
- Client focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team