Reference #: 2112Job Summary:The Assurance Senior Associate will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork and "wrap-up" to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems.  This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.

　　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:Applying knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit workDocumenting, validating and assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the clients' internal control systemIdentifying and communicating suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organizationSupervising and reviewing the work of audit staffGAAP: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:Communicating financial statement disclosure requirements to clientsDrafting complex sets of financial statements with disclosuresRecognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situationsIdentifying, analyzing and discussing alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as neededIdentifying complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolutionCoaching less experienced team members in new areasSEC and PCAOB:Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles by:Reading and reviewing clients' SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring that all financial information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testingPreparing required communications to the Client and the Audit CommitteePlanning and executing Section 404 internal control audits including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall financial reporting control environmentGAAS: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:Formulating and communicating the audit planApplying GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriateEmploying audit skepticism and determining when to reduce or expand testingUtilizing BDO audit manuals as appropriate for the situationDocumenting deviations from BDO policy, with approvalMethodology:Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:Coordinating the day-to-day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, with Firm's policies and procedures and within budgetApplying BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the auditIdentifying and proposing outcomes to critical issuesResearch:Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:Utilizing of internal and external research tools and selecting methodology for routine research requestsResearching complex areas of accoun ing, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considering and documenting the impact on the client and audit engagementDocumenting and organizing complicated findings in a usable format, based on information obtained from Accounting Research Manager, BDO Assurance Manual, Yahoo Finance, etc.Assisting the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategyDeveloping the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgetsCollaborating with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit workOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit AssociatesSupervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team

　　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, requiredMaster's degree in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Two (2) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, requiredPrior basic supervisory experience, preferred

　　License/Certifications:Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, requiredCPA, preferredSoftware:Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private companyKnowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc).Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentSuperior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutionsAbility to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracySolid project management skillsIndividual 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: $80,000 - $105,000Colorado Range: $60,895  - $71,500New York City/ Valhalla Range: $80,000 - $110,000Washington Range: $70,500 - $90,000

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.