What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Sr Accountant position at UHY LLP?
Position Summary
THE FOCUS IS YOU:
We are looking to add an Audit Senior to help lead and guide our clients, in addition to supporting our internal leaders with the on-going growth in our Northeast Region.
As an Audit Senior, you will be responsible for performing and leading the necessary procedures involved in planning and executing attestation engagements for clients in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. The Audit Senior serves to lead client engagements, maintain client relationships, and act as a liaison between overseeing the work of internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Regular duties include (but are not limited to):
- Perform and assist with audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and evaluate internal controls
- Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up
- Deep understanding of accounting and reporting standards
- Develop reasonable time budgets and coordinate audit requests to meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
- Communicate with Client, Management, and Managing Director on work status and client issues that arise
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Experience
- 4 years in relevant position
- Public accounting or other professional services environment preferred
Education
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technology experience
- Bachelor’s in Accounting (for Audit or Tax)
License / Certification
- Must progress professionally by obtaining relevant certification as soon as possible if certification is not already attained in order to advance
- Must maintain required CPE credits annually
Legal / Compliance
- Must complete acknowledgement of Independence Guidelines and Ethical Standards document
- Governmental engagements require ability to obtain a security clearance from the United States government
WHO WE ARE
READY TO DELIVER
We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.
A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE
We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.
AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU
A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.
Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Great Culture | Team-like culture of a small office with the benefits of a large firm
- Competitive Compensation | Based on the role, credentials, and experience
- Comprehensive Benefits | We offer group health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, PTO
For job postings in our Albany location, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity in accordance with the New York Human Rights Law. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $62,500 to $90,000.
Salary : $62,500 - $90,000
