What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUDIT SENIOR STAFF position at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP?
An Audit Senior Staff assumes responsibility for performing fieldwork on audit or review engagements with minimum supervision. Assists with supervising entry level audit staff accountants assigned to engagements. Helps implement accounting systems for new clients and ensures higher-level personnel are kept informed about the status of engagements. Participates in the firm’s marketing activities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Has an understanding of the firm's quality control standards
- Keeps abreast of general accounting principles
- Begins to develop knowledge of accounting principles related to clients and their industry
- Has an understanding of the client and its environment and their effect on audit risk assessment
- Understands audit risks and financial statement assertions and their effect on the audit approach
- Assumes responsibility for performing audit fieldwork including adherence to due dates and time budgets
- Prepares financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters
- Directs and performs research and support for projects with supervision
- Has excellent skills in Excel and is proficient in core audit software
- Ensures that their work is error free
- Speaks confidently to clients about the firm
- Develops communication skills by providing technical assistance to staff while maintaining a team environment
- Keeps management informed of engagement status
Qualified candidates will be working toward their CPA with a BS in Accounting and have at least three years of progressive CPA firm experience.