What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at FINNEY NEILL & COMPANY, P.S?
Finney, Neill & Company, P.S., a public accounting firm located in Seattle, Washington, is seeking an Assurance Manager. The Assurance Manager will have an opportunity to work with multiple clients representing a wide range of industries, including not-for profit, construction, real estate, affordable housing and service organizations. This position reports directly to partners and principals. As part of the client service team, the Assurance Manager will be responsible for the following: • Manage annual audit, review and compilation engagements for a variety of clients and prepare financial statements. • Execute complex components of financial statement audit, Yellow Book and Single Audit engagements. • Multi-task multiple engagements, communicating clearly and professionally with clients and coworkers. • Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives. • Recognize potential audit issues and work with client services team to identify and resolve identified issues. • Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and client service team at all levels to perform services. • Demonstrate professional skepticism, competence, and quality in work performed. • Document work in accordance with professional standards. • Develop and train assurance staff. • Participate in continuing professional education and on the job training.
Position Requirements & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent • CPA license • 5 – 7 years of public accounting and auditing experience • Effective analytical, planning, problem-solving, project management, communication, organization and time management skills • Experience in supervising, planning, execution and reporting on audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP and US GAAS. • Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude • Advanced written and verbal communication skills • Proficient with MS Office products, including MS Excel • Ability to work in hybrid office environment and perform audit fieldwork at client locations in the Puget Sound area