Audit Senior Accountant- Hybrid - Rubino & Company, Chartered
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Position Objective: The senior accountant will work closely with partners, managers, and clients to facilitate completion of engagements. This individual will perform and direct a broad range of accounting tasks and assist the engagement partner/manager in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and interpretation of audit findings. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities · Knowledge of auditing and accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, Uniform Guidance and HUD rules) · Understand clients needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values, and industry related GAAP and GAAS issues · Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability to other clients · Research accounting topics and form a conclusion using the Firm's research tools · Understand the risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms · Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness · Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form; write detailed document findings · Participate with the engagement team to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations · Learn and refine project management skills to plan, manage and deliver quality service on time and within budget · Develop skills in all core competency areas and apply them effectively
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Qualifications and Educational Requirements · BA/BS in accounting from accredited college/university · Minimum of two (2) years of audit experience in public accounting · Active CPA license or CPA candidate · Proficiency with MS Office Suit |
Preferred Skills · Familiarity with ProSystem FX Engagement software |
Job Requirements · Able to successfully pass a criminal background check (following a conditional offer of employment) · Speak fluent English in order to communicate with other employees and clients verbally and in writing · Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment · Remain in sedentary position for long periods of time; however, needs the ability to move around the office to access office equipment, attend meetings, etc. · Frequent communication with others and clients regarding projects and work product · Available to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime requirements during busy seasons |
NOTE: This job description is not to be construed in a manner which implies an individual's right to employment. This job description is not a contract of employment, expressed or implied, nor is it an offer to enter into such a contract or guarantee of employment for any duration. |