Assurance Senior, Remote

Remote Assurance Senior needed at our CPA Firm client – a highly regarded, award-winning firm located in Silicon Valley.

Job Type: 
Full time, W2
Location: REMOTE within the US

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related business discipline; Master’s degree a plus
• 2+ years experience focused in assurance
• CPA license preferred
• Introduction to formal leadership training

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and focus in assurance concepts.
• Assume comprehensive technical responsibility for client engagement assignments.
• Perform advanced technical research.
• Pursue training in niche technical skills for expanded service offerings.
• Present research and training topics.
• Assist with supervisory and mentorship roles in support of junior colleagues.
• Understand client profitability metrics.
• Participate in direct client contact responsibilities.
• Participate in business development activities intended to cultivate professional contacts and potential new client referrals.

Technical Competencies

• Lead client engagements, including planning, collaboration, and delegation among colleagues for fieldwork, risk analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex client situations and propose possible solutions.
• Advise of potential technical issues, risks, material misstatements, and other client engagement concerns.
• Summarize internal controls and risk assessment findings.
• Draft management letters.
• Begin comprehensive client engagement review, including issuance of review notes prior to final review by a manager/partner.

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