What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Supervisor position at Thompson Greenspon?
Looking for a fantastic career opportunity and excellent work/life balance with a growing mid-size CPA firm in the metro DC area? Thompson Greenspon is seeking an exceptional, experienced Audit Supervisor to join the Firm.
An audit supervisor leads or is the senior field personnel for audits, reviews, and compilations for clients in various industries, including not-for-profit, construction, real estate, government contracting as well as employee benefit plan audits.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning, directing and reviewing all phases of engagements
- Having the ability to work for multiple clients simultaneously
- Ensuring delivery of quality client service and maintains profitable client relationships
- Developing, supervising and mentoring team members
- Conducting research and performing other related tasks
- Developing relationships with engagement-related client personnel who are responsible for accounting matters
- Maintaining contact with client personnel responsible for the engagement matters throughout the year
- Possessing a deep knowledge of the client and the client’s business
- Directly interacting with executive level client personnel and owners
- Identifying planning and consulting opportunities
- Being able to tackle more complex accounting and/ or tax issues
- Being cognizant of time budgets, but does not allow time budgets to sacrifice the quality of the audit procedures
Qualified candidates will have several years of CPA firm experience and will:
- Possess a broad knowledge of GAAP and GAAS and a general tax knowledge
- Have an understanding of a broad range of accounting issues including those involving professional judgment such as: priority for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures
- Be knowledgeable of business trends
- Have the ability to review and provide feedback on work in a professional manner
- Possess the skill to establish a rapport and good communication with clientele
- Be able to gather, organize and summarize information efficiently and effectively
- Have the capacity to adhere to budgets and time deadlines
- Be proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet
- Motivate, develop and direct people as they work
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Have the ability to train, orient and mentor staff
- CPA license preferred
- Active PTIN required, or ability to obtain one before start date
Why Thompson Greenspon?
Thompson Greenspon has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for several years- and we’re proud of the fact that our success is rooted in our commitment to a positive, healthy work environment.
We offer:
- A strong focus on work/life balance, including competitive salaries, a generous benefits package, Fridays off during the summer, free parking, and gym access
- A collaborative, close-knit team environment where you’ll be exposed to diverse client accounts and the full spectrum of public accounting
- Ongoing career development, including training, seminars, continuing education programs, and a mentoring initiative to support your growth
- Opportunities for advancement—Thompson Greenspon values organic growth and believes in promoting from within
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources typically found in larger firms, all within a personal, supportive setting
About us: Since 1956, Thompson Greenspon has provided audit, tax, accounting, financial reporting, consulting and advisory services to a broad spectrum of clients. We are located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve clients throughout the nation. We are among the 20 largest firms practicing in Virginia with the resources and expertise to meet all professional accounting needs. We are the exclusive Northern Virginia member of CPAmerica International, one of the largest associations of CPA firms in the United States. Visit www.tgccpa.com for more information.