What are the responsibilities and job description for the GOVERNMENT AUDIT SENIOR position at Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs?
Senior Governmental Auditor
Berman Hopkins CPAs & Associates, LLP of Melbourne, FL is looking to hire a full-time Senior Governmental Auditor. Do you enjoy directing the audit process for a variety of engagements? Are you looking to advance your career? Would you like to work for a reputable CPA firm that cares about its employees? If so, please read on!
This accounting position on our Government Audit Team earns a competitive salary and offers great benefits, including employee medical paid for by the company, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development. If this sounds like the right accounting opportunity at a CPA firm for you, consider applying today!
ABOUT BERMAN HOPKINS CPAS & ASSOCIATES, LLP
Berman Hopkins is a full-service CPA firm that offers a wide range of accounting, tax, business advisory and consulting services with offices in Melbourne and Orlando. Founded in 1958, we are independently owned, and our long-range succession planning ensures that we will remain so. Our mission is to build a relationship with each client to understand their business and provide them with solid solutions. We vow to stay independent to offer a clear career path for each employee. Our partners and staff are highly qualified with the education and experience to support our clients with outstanding accounting and financial services. To show our employees how grateful we are for their hard work, we provide a positive work culture and an exceptional benefits package.
Berman Hopkins has been named one of INSIDE Public Accounting's 2021and 2022 Best of the Best Firms. Ranked on more than 50 metrics, Berman Hopkins appreciates this recognition as a top performer within the public accounting profession - producing superior results while planning for long-term sustainability and growth, offering both clients and staff alike a successful future.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR GOVERNMENTAL AUDITOR
As an accounting professional at our CPA firm, you will play a key role in planning, overseeing and directing a compliant and accurate auditing process. You will communicate with clients including governmental entities, public housing authorities and not-for-profit organizations. You will perform a variety of complex tasks utilizing client records and other pertinent material. You will supervise the daily activities of the audit engagement. You will identify areas of risk in assigned engagements requiring additional attention. You will supervise and coach junior and staff auditors as well as review their work for accuracy and compliance. You will obtain sufficient relevant data to afford a reasonable basis for conclusions or recommendations in relation to all services provided to clients. You will ensure that the engagement has been properly planned, that documentation provides sufficient evidence, and that financial statements are free of material misstatements. You will make recommendations for improving internal controls. By effectively communicating with clients, you will facilitate the audit process and build strong client relationships. You will prepare written reports and make presentations. All your work will be accomplished while ensuring the confidentiality of our firm and clients.
As an accounting professional at our CPA firm, you will play a key role in planning, overseeing and directing a compliant and accurate auditing process. You will communicate with clients including governmental entities, public housing authorities and not-for-profit organizations. You will perform a variety of complex tasks utilizing client records and other pertinent material. You will supervise the daily activities of the audit engagement. You will identify areas of risk in assigned engagements requiring additional attention. You will supervise and coach junior and staff auditors as well as review their work for accuracy and compliance. You will obtain sufficient relevant data to afford a reasonable basis for conclusions or recommendations in relation to all services provided to clients. You will ensure that the engagement has been properly planned, that documentation provides sufficient evidence, and that financial statements are free of material misstatements. You will make recommendations for improving internal controls. By effectively communicating with clients, you will facilitate the audit process and build strong client relationships. You will prepare written reports and make presentations. All your work will be accomplished while ensuring the confidentiality of our firm and clients.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR GOVERNMENTAL AUDITOR
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Working on or have completed requirements for CPA license
- Preferably 3-5 years of experience in auditing
- Understand principles, practices, methods and theories of auditing standards and accounting standards
- Working knowledge of GASB, Yellow-Book and Uniform Guidance Standards a plus
- Knowledgeable of laws, ordinances, regulations and statutes which govern audit functions
Do you have expertise in risk management and compliance? Do you have strong organization skills? Are you proficient with current accounting software and Microsoft Office products? Do you have strong communication and teamwork skills? Are you willing to travel locally and nationally for engagements? If so, you might just be perfect for this accounting position at our CPA firm!
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