Senior Accountant, Audit

• Manage the day-to-day activities of audit engagements, including all phases of a financial statement audit, audit fieldwork, and completion of work papers, to support the execution of a high-quality audit
• Understand and apply Baratz & Associates, P.A.’s audit methodology while preparing clear well-structured and effective audit documentation
• Engagement, management, and supervision of junior staff
• Ability to provide clear direction, delegate tasks effectively, and monitor team performance to ensure audit engagement objectives are met
• Complete risk assessment independently of supervision
• Participate in client and engagement team interactions in a professional manner including properly conveying information gathered from the client to the engagement team
• Identify and communicate potential issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and process improvement to Managers and Partners

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university
• Working to obtain 150 credits
• eligible to sit for the CPA exam or have already obtained the CPA designation
• Minimum 4 years of previous audit experience, preferably in public accounting
• Proven experience in a team lead/supervisor role (regardless of official title), demonstrating the ability to effectively manage and motivate teams to achieve project goals
• A public accounting internship, audit & assurance services preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Familiar with Thomson Reuters software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures
• Adhere to the firm's values and code of conduct
• Ability and willingness to travel locally

Training and ongoing education is a high priority and includes both in-house training sessions and attending seminars and conferences