Topel Forman is hiring a
Senior Audit Associate

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Audit Associate, providing high-level client service, assisting, and leading financial statement engagements, while developing professionally and increasing the firm's reputation.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive audit experience with a public accounting firm
• Familiarity with and experience in the application of U.S. GAAP and GAAS to financial statement engagements
• The collaborative drive to contribute to a dynamic team environment as a true team player
• A passionate learner who welcomes opportunities to be stretched
• An entrepreneurial point of view in the Auditor role
• Excellent project management, organizational and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Dedication to providing superior client service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Ability to be the in-charge of client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial statement engagements and managing to budget
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on the audit process
• Identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit process and relay them to the Manager or Partner in charge
• Researching, reviewing, and analyzing various new audit and accounting standards and communicating to team members and or clients
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and apply that knowledge on engagements, and train associates with that knowledge
• Continue professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with personal and entity income taxation preferred but not required
• Experience in at least one of the following industries is highly preferred: Investment partnerships and private equity; manufacturing and distribution, or real estate
• CPA certification is in-hand or eligible to sit for the CPA exam

Benefits

• Competitive salary with the range of $65,000 to $90,000, with annual merit increases
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• 35-hour workweek during non-busy season