What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Associate position at TJT?
TJT is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to become an integral part of our audit team in a full-time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a valued business advisor and deliver industry-focused audit/attestation services to middle market clients. As a Senior Associate, you will work with firm leadership to serve TJT clients and grow the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success.
To be successful as a Senior Audit Associate at TJT, you will have at least two years of prior experience in public accounting and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of audits, review, and compilation work in a variety of industries.
Key responsibilities:
- Work in a team with associates and managers, get to know our clients, their businesses and how they work
- Provide exceptional audit services to our clients by accurately reporting on financial statements and providing meaningful insights into accounting and reporting matters
- Plan auditing processes, assign tasks to associate audit staff, conduct risk assessments, submit reports to audit managers, and identify areas and methods to improve compliance
- Assist with engagement administration including developing audit programs and customized procedures, budgets, and engagement letters
- Complete audit processes and document higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas such as revenue, costs, financial instruments, and tax
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel
- Constantly develop your understanding of current market trends and processes and share your knowledge to develop associates
- Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues
- Reviewing analytical data while performing audit and review engagements
- Prepare financial statements
Skills and attributes for success:
- Experience auditing large privately held businesses, 401K plans, governmental entities, or charter schools and nonprofits
- Previous experience with Engagement trial balance software preferred
- Extensive technical skills analyzing financial statements
- Competent in leading fieldwork, managing performance, and keeping engagement leaders updated on audit engagements
- Successfully complete audit processes and document higher-risk areas to increase your technical and business skills in areas including revenue, financial instruments, and income taxes
- CPA certification or CPA certification in progress preferred
- Strong communication skills