Audit Senior Associate

at  KSDT CPA

Miami, Florida OR Weston, Florida OR Boca Raton, Florida
Are you a motivated professional seeking career advancement and the chance to contribute to our cool culture and rapid growth? We have a fun and creative environment with sincere partners and an open door policy. Our culture supports full access to our partners and knowledgeable professionals for your learning and development. #LiveYourLifeLoveYourJobKSDT
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Responsibilities

• Instruct and oversee fellow A&A staff throughout engagements. Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions.
• Prepare and or review financial statements. Complete general audit procedures including coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence and resolving open items, etc.
• Research technical issues using online tools.
• Review work completed by staff and make recommendations regarding preparation and accuracy.
• Assist managers and partners in running client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, completing projects and managing to budget.
• Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing and meeting deadlines.
• Work closely with partners, directors, senior managers, managers, senior associates and associates on client management, professional development and business development activities.
• Assist with resolving more complex issues.
• Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with some clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
• Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.

• Other related duties as assigned.

  Desired Credentials

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a major in accounting.

• CPA certification or working towards certification required.
• Experience in an Assurance department of a CPA firm working as a senior associate or performing senior associate responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of accounting standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Technical knowledge sufficient to supervise others.
• Technically proficient in Excel, general ledger packages and computerized audit applications.
• Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
• A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding leadership, mentoring and interpersonal skills fostering client and staff relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to attract and develop profitable, sustainable client relationships.

Job description is subject to change.

• Instruct and oversee fellow A&A staff throughout engagements. Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions.
• Prepare and or review financial statements. Complete general audit procedures including coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence and resolving open items, etc.
• Research technical issues using online tools.
• Review work completed by staff and make recommendations regarding preparation and accuracy.
• Assist managers and partners in running client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, completing projects and managing to budget.
• Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing and meeting deadlines.
• Work closely with partners, directors, senior managers, managers, senior associates and associates on client management, professional development and business development activities.
• Assist with resolving more complex issues.
• Participate in client meetings. May lead client meetings with some clients.
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit projects and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
• Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis.
• Other related duties as assigned