The Role
Performs audit and review engagement fieldwork with minimal supervision, prepares financial statements and related documentation, assesses audit risks, supports accounting system implementation, supervises entry-level staff, communicates with clients, and keeps management informed of engagement status. The role also supports firm marketing activities and requires strong Excel and audit software skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
An Audit Senior Staff assumes responsibility for performing fieldwork on audit or review engagements with minimum supervision. Assists with supervising entry level audit staff accountants assigned to engagements. Helps implement accounting systems for new clients and ensures higher-level personnel are kept informed about the status of engagements. Participates in the firm’s marketing activities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Has an understanding of the firm's quality control standards
- Keeps abreast of general accounting principles
- Begins to develop knowledge of accounting principles related to clients and their industry
- Has an understanding of the client and its environment and their effect on audit risk assessment
- Understands audit risks and financial statement assertions and their effect on the audit approach
- Assumes responsibility for performing audit fieldwork including adherence to due dates and time budgets
- Prepares financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters
- Directs and performs research and support for projects with supervision
- Has excellent skills in Excel and is proficient in core audit software
- Ensures that their work is error free
- Speaks confidently to clients about the firm
- Develops communication skills by providing technical assistance to staff while maintaining a team environment
- Keeps management informed of engagement status
Qualified candidates will be working toward their CPA with a BS in Accounting and have at least three years of progressive CPA firm experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
- Working toward CPA certification
- At least three years of progressive CPA firm experience
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The Company
What We Do
Gray, Gray & Gray is an accounting and business advisory firm serving businesses and individuals across New England and beyond. Its services include business consulting and strategic planning, tax, audit and assurance, and related financial guidance. The firm serves closely held businesses, public companies, and high-net-worth individuals, with specialized expertise in sectors such as energy, construction, technology, life sciences, and real estate.
