Audit Associate Fall 2023 (long Island)

Melville, NY, United States

Job Description


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Job Summary:

The Assurance Associate will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. The Assurance Associate will be expected to travel, as needed, to meet firm and client needs.

Job Duties

Control Environment:

  • Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
  • Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team;
  • Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures;
  • Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients\' internal control system.
GAAP:
  • Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
  • Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature;
  • Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures;
  • Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently
GAAS:
  • Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
  • Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
  • Applying auditing theory to various client situations
  • Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals
  • Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence
  • Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams
Methodology:
  • Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
  • Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers
  • Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements
Research:
  • Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
  • Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently
  • Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:
  • Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor\'s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
  • Master\'s in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
  • Leadership experience, preferred
  • Accounting based internship, preferred
License/Certifications:
  • Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required
  • Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams, preferred
Software:
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow instructions as directed
  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting
  • Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, required
  • Takes appropriate actions without being asked
  • Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate\'s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $65,000 - $82,000
Colorado Range: $56,000 - $66,000
New York City/ Valhalla Range: $72,000 - $78,000
Washington Range: $65,000 - $82,000

About Us:

BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients\' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.
  • Unparalleled partner-involvement
  • Deep industry knowledge and participation
  • Geographic coverage across the U.S.
  • Cohesive global network
  • Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world\'s fifth largest accounting network.

BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than - \xe2\x80\x9ctraditional benefits\xe2\x80\x9d. Our wide range of rewards and our employees\' ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.

Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:
  • Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
  • A 401k plan plus an employer match
  • Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
  • Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Firm paid life insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance
Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4255825
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $65000 - 82000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Melville, NY, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned