Senior Associate - Government Audit

Description

About BST

BST & Co. CPAs, LLP is a multi-disciplinary accounting and business advisory firm headquartered in Albany serving the needs of closely held companies, family-owned businesses, not-for-profit and governmental entities, and high-net worth individuals. BST offers a broad portfolio of accounting and auditing, tax, consulting, outsourced accounting, talent strategy and marketing services, as well as valuations, forensic accounting, and litigation support. The firm is recognized as one of the Top 300 Accounting Firms in the U.S.

Why choose BST:

· Diversity of our Expertise

· Communication is Open and Objective

· Professional Environment and Attitude is Fostered

· Advancement is Encouraged

· Ideas are Welcome

· Community Impact and Employee Engagement

Please visit our website to learn more about BST’s Talent Experience

About the Accounting & Auditing Team

Our accounting and auditing services extend far beyond the standard issuance of financial statements. We understand that well-organized, accurate, timely and meaningful financial information is the key to understanding your business operations and making informed decisions. 

BST's business advisory approach to audit services looks beyond basic accounting entries to underlying transactions and business systems. Substantial emphasis is placed on understanding each company's operations and fundamental business strategies.

About the Senior Associate Government Audit Role

The Senior Associate Government Audit role provides assistance to engagement team members on audit 

and other attest engagements. This role also includes accounting assistance to various governmental 

organization with a focus on Villages with operating electric utilities.

In this role, you will:

· Provide year-end accounting assistance (balance sheet reconciliation, analysis of income statements, review trial balances etc.)

· Perform hands-on accounting records reconstruction for clients including day to day accounting activities.

· Prepare and record electric utility work orders to continuing property record systems, such as USA Software or other products

· Review overhead rates to ensure clearing accounts are properly clearing out balances

· Prepare and review of purchase power adjustment cost reconciliations, cash reconciliations and fuel adjustment calculations

· Ensure revenue and expenditure transactions are recorded to the correct funds

· Reconciliation of debt transactions, bonds, BANs, leases and other installment purchase debt 

· Perform Capital Projects Fund Accounting

· Financial analysis of operating funds

· Preparation of financial statements

· Perform testing procedures

· Prepare electronic workpapers, planning forms and arrangement letters 

· Stay current on governmental accounting and auditing guidance by attending regional and statewide association events.

To be successful in this role, you will bring with you:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting 

· 1-2 years of experience in private industry or public accounting  

· QuickBooks certified 

· Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Caseware Working Papers 

· Understanding of U.S. GAAP basics, governmental accounting is a plus

· Excellent client service skills including the ability to make a connection and provide training

· Ability to communicate with all levels of management, including governance

· Financial Statement preparation experience 

· Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with a team

· Exposure to external audit processes

· Ability to meet deadlines

· Experience assisting clients with bookkeeping records

· Ability to collect and interpret data

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in a language our clients understand

· Ability and interest to work a hybrid model which includes travel to client locations