What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior position at Baker Newman Noyes?
About Us
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.
About the Position
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. As an Audit Senior, you will be scheduled and assigned to supervise and assist in conducting audits, reviews, compilations, attestation and other engagements over companies in a variety of industries. We expect our Seniors to be tenacious and effective leaders as well as demonstrate technical proficiency, and provide outstanding and responsive client service.
Competencies and Position Requirements
- Demonstrates ability to manage audit and other engagements to a successful and efficient completion
- Responds to client needs and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
- Effectively manages day to day client relationship in the field, as well as in the office when needed
- Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of GAAS and GAAP
- Effectively uses the firm’s accounting, audit and other reference materials in resolving issues
- Researches accounting and auditing issues and proposes solutions
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of specialized accounting and auditing areas
- Understands the factors that contribute to business and professional risks, and applies this knowledge to planning and completing assigned engagements
- Effectively trains and assists staff on the engagement as needed and appropriate
- Demonstrates at least a basic understanding of complex business transactions
Education and Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in public accounting
- Experience with accounting and auditing background and exposure to a variety of industries, specifically commercial clients is preferred
- Licensed CPA or pursuing CPA license
Work Environment
- Some travel required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- Hybrid work option
- Supportive and collaborative culture
BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:
- 20 days of vacation time, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
- 6-week paid parental leave
- Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
- 401(k) Plan with company match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Competitive CPA reimbursement and bonus incentive program
- Business casual office environment
Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.