Audit Associate at Olsen Partners

Details:

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience and will be responsible for planning and completing engagements, supervising trainee and audit assistant staff, interacting with client staff and preparing audit working papers, review and compilation financial statements for clients in various industries.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries including but not limited, middle market private and small business
• Perform compliance audits for public sector, financial industry and SME clients
• Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting and audit issues
•  the audit senior  in planning, fieldwork and wrap-up
• Prepare financial statements and evaluate internal controls
• Become a main client contact on engagements, communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel.
• Communicate with Senior and/or Partner on work status and client issues that arise during audits
• Prepare draft tax returns for various clients and industries as needed by senior and partner
• Acting as the senior on smaller engagements, leading a team and beginning to review work papers of staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Economic/Mathematics required
• 2-4 years experience in a similar role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•  Can work independently, but also work well with others