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Sr. Auditor

CHICAGO-60613, IL, US
12/07/2020

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Required Skills

CPA

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

3 to 5 Year(s)

Job Description

AUDIT SENIOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Audit Senior is responsible for overseeing audit, review and compilation engagements and is responsible for resolving most accounting issues that arise during these engagements under the guidance of the Audit Manager and or the Audit Director.

The individual will perform some engagements with minimal supervision and will direct staff and instruct them in the work to be performed, review the work completed by the staff and direct necessary revisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Supervising the work of audit staff including reviewing their work and provide on the job training.

Conduct basic, specialized and complex financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of the audit director.

Perform risk assessment prior to the beginning of an audit engagement.

Prepare the most complex work papers, to adequately document accounting & audit work performed and to support the conclusions reached.

Prepare draft of financial statements and management letters. Will be expected to wrap up the engagement in a timely manner.

Perform reviews and compilations.

Report progress of the audit, compilation or review engagement to both Audit Manager and Audit Director regularly.

Perform audit or review procedures as assigned by the Audit Managers or Audit Director.

Conduct research, prepare memorandums and summarize findings.

Demonstrate the ability to assume responsibility for supervision of the daily fieldwork of engagements and client contact

Prepare very complex individual, trust and business tax returns.

Prepare an evaluation of the staff on the engagement at the end of the engagement but give guidance to the staff when necessary during the engagement.

Perform other miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

3-5 years of progressive accounting & audit experience in public accounting

Minimum of 1 year leading audits

Experience preparing tax returns is a huge plus

Experience with for-profit and not-for-profit clients

Ability to work collegially with client service teams

Creative and thoughtful problem-solving skills

Researching complex accounting and auditing issues in Checkpoint

SKILLS:

Outstanding written, interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills

Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced and results based environment

Strong leadership, business development, training, coaching and mentoring skills