What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior - Commercial position at MCCONNELL JONES GROUP?
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Description
Who we are
At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As one of the top 3 largest African American owned CPA firms, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.
Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.
Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.
Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability
Can be 100% remote. Preference to be based in Houston, Austin or Dallas, TX with a hybrid work environment - remote plus in-office 2 days/week.
What you will do
The Audit Senior will apply leadership and technical skills to audits for private companies and SEC registrants. You’ll be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures. Apply most areas of GAAP as necessary and document, validate, test and assess various control systems. This is accomplished with a hands-on approach, delegating tasks to maximize efficiency and coaching and teaching less experienced team members throughout the audit process. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors and growth/development opportunities to help you enhance your career and achieve more. You will build relationships with your clients and act as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. You’ll listen to learn about your client’s operations, processes, business objectives, and risks, and apply that knowledge to enhance the financial statement audit with the resources and support to help you excel.
- Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and consulting assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager/director, and partner.
- Plan and organize audits; communicate with client management regarding timing of fieldwork and client assistance levels; and communicate effectively with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client.
- Draft reports and work papers (as necessary) for the managers to review.
- Plan and perform risk-based audits in the private company and publicly traded company sectors.
- Perform the broadest range of auditor tasks so that direct participation of managers/directors or partners is kept to a minimum.
- Assume responsibility for all aspects of audit fieldwork from planning through report issuance and binder finalization; meets time constraints and client deadlines.
- Assure that the audit work papers comply with applicable documentation standards.
- Study and evaluate clients’ internal controls.
- Assign work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.
- Coach and training of staff auditors and assist managers in development of staff to provide a high level of capability and competence.
- As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.
Qualifications
What you will need
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree.
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in public accounting.
- Experience in private company and publicly traded company audits.
- Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the CPA exam.
- Strong background in technical accounting of GAAP, GAAS.
- Knowledge of audit risk assessments.
What we offer
- Generous PTO.
- 11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
- Stipend reimbursements for home office equipment, internet and cell phone.
- Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
- Company paid Long Term Disability.
- Company paid Life Insurance.
- 401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
- Certification Reimbursement program.
- CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
- Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.
