Senior Assurance Accountant

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

The Senior Assurance Accountant is responsible for leading and executing assurance engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves planning and performing audit and assurance procedures, evaluating internal controls, analyzing financial statements, identifying risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. The Senior Accountant also provides guidance to junior team members and serves as a key point of contact for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion.

Prepare and review financial statements, audit working papers, and supporting documentation.

Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control assessments.

Identify audit risks and develop appropriate procedures to address them.

Evaluate financial reporting processes and recommend improvements to clients.

Ensure engagements comply with applicable GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, and regulatory requirements, as appropriate.

Review work prepared by staff and junior accountants for accuracy and completeness.

Supervise, train, and mentor junior assurance team members.

Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement managers.

Assist with complex accounting issues, technical research, and financial reporting matters.

Monitor engagement budgets, deadlines, and deliverables.

Maintain strong client relationships and participate in client meetings.

Assist managers and partners with special projects and other advisory or assurance assignments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

3–6 years of public accounting, audit, assurance, or related experience.

CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.

Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and standards.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Key Competencies

Technical accounting and auditing

Risk assessment

Financial statement analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership and mentoring

Client relationship management

Time management

Professional judgment

Communication and teamwork

Success in This Role

A successful Senior Assurance Accountant consistently delivers high-quality engagements on time, identifies potential accounting and control issues early, develops junior team members, and builds trusted relationships with clients while demonstrating sound professional judgment.