What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Audit Senior position at CS&L CPAS PA?
Description
CS&L CPAs is a certified public accounting firm serving southwest Florida for over 70 Years. We specialize in taxation, auditing, outsourced accounting, and advisory services for individuals, businesses, and organizations. We strive to build lasting relationships based on trust and transparency while cultivating a supportive and dynamic work environment that promotes professional excellence and personal development for our team members. Team Members at CS&L CPAs enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and work-life balance.
Our benefits include:
- Two Medical Insurance plans to choose from along with Dental and Vision
- Group Life, Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Coverage: Financial protection in case of illness or injury.
- Additional Voluntary benefits include: Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance: Coverage for your furry family members, Telehealth Services, Life Insurance Policy: Provided for each full-time employee.
- 401(k) Program: A robust retirement plan to help you secure your financial future.
- Paid Holidays and Time Off: Generous leave to recharge and enjoy personal time.
- CPA Exam Bonus
- Mentorship & Business Development Program
- CS&L Cares Program: Providing support internally and externally for those in need.
Location: Hybrid Role in Bradenton, FL – This is a hybrid position with an on-site expectation of 3-4 days per week during peak season, either at client locations or at our office. The remaining 1-2 days can be worked remotely, with increased flexibility during non-peak season. Candidates must reside in Florida and be able to commute regularly, as needed.
About the Role:
As an External Audit Senior, you will participate in research, training, scheduling, and other administrative and technical functions. The ideal candidate will have the ability to meet challenging client requirements and will provide services with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.
Position Responsibilities and Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in the field of accounting or finance is required.
- CPA license, preferred
- Generally, a minimum of 3-6 year’s of relevant audit experience within a public accounting firm.
- Understand and utilize Audit Methodology.
- Perform and design audit procedures and prepare financial statements.
- Execute the day-to-day in-charge auditor activities of various clients.
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to managers and engagement principals.
- Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient.
- Have an applied working knowledge of the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
- Perform research on new audit and accounting standards and/or complex topics and share with the team.
- Provide mentorship and coaching to audit staff team members.
- Travel to local client sites is expected almost daily with out-of-town travel ranging 10-20% of the time.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and use of internet resources.