What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit & Assurance Senior Accountant position at Van Bruggen & Vande Vegte, P.C.?
Position Summary
The A & A Senior leads audit and assurance engagements, prepares and reviews financial statements, and ensures compliance with professional standards while maintaining strong client relationships. The Senior Accountant plays a central role in planning, executing, and completing audit and assurance engagements. They serve as the accountant-in-charge, coordinate work of junior staff, and serve as the primary client contact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage audit and assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and completion.
- Serve as accountant‑in‑charge of financial statement engagements
- Prepare and review engagement work papers, financial statements and related disclosures for compliance with applicable standards.
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff; review their work for accuracy and compliance.
- Communicate with clients and firm leadership to ensure expectations are met and issues are resolved.
- Maintain organized work practices to meet deadlines and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- Assist in identifying new business opportunities and strengthening client relationships.
- Ensure engagements comply with firm standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting and assurance standards
- Assist with firm internal quality management or peer review processes as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- public accounting: 3 years (Required)
Location:
- Orange City, IA 51041 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $50