Senior Assurance Associate

Position Purpose

Assisting with existing firm client accounts assigned to you by guiding the performance of audit engagement plans from the planning phase through completion; instructing and supervising staff assigned to an engagement and reviewing their work; and by performing audit procedures.

Position Reports To

Partner, Manager

Position Responsibilities

The Senior Assurance Associate will be assigned larger, more complex engagements, is expected to delegate work by training, supervising and reviewing.

• Engagement Management and Service Delivery
• Planning engagements (under the supervision of the manager or director)
• Assigning tasks to staff and supervising those staff assigned to his/her projects to insure that schedules, budgets, and quality requirements are met. Monitoring status and completion of assignments, and shifting the workload as needed to ensure completion within the timeline. An appropriate amount of time should be spent training staff on their assigned tasks, along with follow-up and on-going review of their work.
• Coordinating the fieldwork and delivery schedule with the client.
• Communicating the engagement status with the client, their advisors, and the manager/director on a timely and ongoing basis
• Preparing management letters and other required client communication
• Reviewing and updating our understanding of internal control
• Monitoring all aspects of field work, ensuring that all applicable procedures are followed and complete
• Wrap-up of all requirements on an engagement prior to submission to the Manager/Director for review.
• Problem identification and problem solving
• Participating in staff training
• Meeting rising standards of quality control while maintaining our audit approach

Qualifications

Skills and Education Required

• CPA certificate preferred or desire to pursue CPA certificate
• At least 3 years of recent auditing experience in a CPA firm
• Not-for-profit and A-133 experience preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding, comprehension, and ability to articulate auditing and accounting concepts
• Strong leadership, project management, and team building skills

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive salary
• Time: MMB CO offers 16 paid holidays, a separate vacation package unlimited sick time
• Dress for your day
• Career development program
• Professional development opportunities
• CPA Exam Reimbursement with up to a $25,000 bonus
• Paid Professional Dues and Licenses
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401 K & Profit-sharing plans
• Firm events that provide fun ways to socialize with your colleagues

Get To Know Us:

At MMB CO, our focus is on the here and now. It is this forward-thinking, client centered approach that has guided the Firm since inception. Under the leadership of our Managing Partner Mark Kovaleski, MMB CO has over 200 employees with locations in Canandaigua, Elmira, Latham, Rochester, and Queensbury. Our deep-rooted culture is comprised of dedicated and hard-working professionals who want to make a difference in the communities we serve. MMB CO is one of the most respected and successful accounting firms in the region and is proud of our commitment to our clients and our people.