CW Associates CPA
Audit Senior Associate
CW Associates CPA, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Primary Responsibilities : An Audit Senior Associate is an experienced professional who is responsible for planning, coordinating, overseeing, and executing various audit and assurance services for clients.
Essential Duties :
Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation engagements, including assessing the risks associated with the client’s business and designing audit procedures to test the effectiveness of internal controls.
Supervise and train staff members, ensuring that they perform their work in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.
Review the work performed by staff members, providing feedback on their work and ensuring that the work is accurate and complete.
Communicate directly with the client regarding the status of the engagement and provide guidance and recommendations on how to improve their financial reporting processes.
Understand the necessary information needed to draft the financial statement and ensure information is gathered to draft the required financial statement.
Assist in drafting the initial audit, review, or compilation financial statement reports, including any management and board of directors reports.
Maintain a strong understanding of current and upcoming accounting and auditing standards and regulations.
Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Maintain proper independence in fact and appearance with all clients, as required by industry standards.
Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Working Conditions : Indoors. Air-conditioned office. Remote work available. Duties require visiting other sites under a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, including travel off-island.
Work Hours :
Generally, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duties may require overtime, weekends, or additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
Mental, Physical and Communication Demands :
Requires holding all confidential information in trust and confidence. Associate should only use, access, store, or disclose confidential information as appropriate in the performance of their duties for the company.
Requires analytical ability, attention to detail, concentration, ability to multi-task and alertness.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
Requires working in a team setting with other individuals promoting an environment open for discussion and questions.
Requires being available for questions from clients or other team members during defined work hours.
Requires sitting for prolonged periods during meetings and at other times.
Requires working to established procedures, maintaining reliable work attendance.
Requires verbal communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualification Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; AND
At least 2 years of public accounting experience as an auditor.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Accounting
Active Hawaii CPA license.
CW Associates, CPAs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Our Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, sex (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision, pregnancy (including childbirth or related conditions and lactation/breastfeeding), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, arrest and court record, credit history or credit report, status as a domestic or sexual violence victim, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations, and/or any executive order, except as allowed by law.
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Essential Duties :
Plan and execute audit, review, and compilation engagements, including assessing the risks associated with the client’s business and designing audit procedures to test the effectiveness of internal controls.
Supervise and train staff members, ensuring that they perform their work in accordance with professional standards and guidelines.
Review the work performed by staff members, providing feedback on their work and ensuring that the work is accurate and complete.
Communicate directly with the client regarding the status of the engagement and provide guidance and recommendations on how to improve their financial reporting processes.
Understand the necessary information needed to draft the financial statement and ensure information is gathered to draft the required financial statement.
Assist in drafting the initial audit, review, or compilation financial statement reports, including any management and board of directors reports.
Maintain a strong understanding of current and upcoming accounting and auditing standards and regulations.
Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Maintain proper independence in fact and appearance with all clients, as required by industry standards.
Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Enforce systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Working Conditions : Indoors. Air-conditioned office. Remote work available. Duties require visiting other sites under a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, including travel off-island.
Work Hours :
Generally, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Duties may require overtime, weekends, or additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.
Mental, Physical and Communication Demands :
Requires holding all confidential information in trust and confidence. Associate should only use, access, store, or disclose confidential information as appropriate in the performance of their duties for the company.
Requires analytical ability, attention to detail, concentration, ability to multi-task and alertness.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
Requires working in a team setting with other individuals promoting an environment open for discussion and questions.
Requires being available for questions from clients or other team members during defined work hours.
Requires sitting for prolonged periods during meetings and at other times.
Requires working to established procedures, maintaining reliable work attendance.
Requires verbal communication skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualification Requirements :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; AND
At least 2 years of public accounting experience as an auditor.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Accounting
Active Hawaii CPA license.
CW Associates, CPAs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Our Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, sex (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, reproductive health decision, pregnancy (including childbirth or related conditions and lactation/breastfeeding), marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, arrest and court record, credit history or credit report, status as a domestic or sexual violence victim, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, regulations, and/or any executive order, except as allowed by law.
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