Responsibilities
Accurately and skillfully performing audits
Preparing audit work papers and adjusting trial balances
Utilizing time management to plan and schedule client engagements
Assembling trial balances and compiling financial statements into a written report to be presented
Effectively communicating the accuracy of financial statements and other financial information to clients and co-workers
Continuously fostering relationships with coworkers and clients
Reviewing audit workpapers and deliverables prepared by associates to ensure accuracy and completeness
Communicating status updates and issues identified to managers
Qualifications
4-year bachelor's degree in Aaccounting
Master’s degree preferred
Licensed CPA preferred
3–-5 years of experience working for a public accounting firm
Developed specialties in various industries
Experience reviewing work performed by junior team members
Profound knowledge of auditing and accounting literature US GAAP & GAAS
Able to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses
Performing variance analysis and account reconciliations
Understanding of client environment and ability to assess risks to properly plan and design auditing procedures
Intermediate Excel skills required
Successfully using CaseWare or other audit software
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
Highly detail-oriented and organized
Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees
Team building and leadership abilities
Ability to work effectively and personably within a team
Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Master’s degree
- Licensed CPA
- 3–5 years of experience at a public accounting firm
- Experience reviewing work performed by junior team members
- Knowledge of auditing and accounting literature, including US GAAP and GAAS
- Ability to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses
- Experience with variance analysis and account reconciliations
- Ability to assess client risks and plan audit procedures
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using CaseWare or other audit software
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to meet frequent deadlines
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Team-building and leadership abilities
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aprio and has not been reviewed or approved by Aprio.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
