Manage all phases of audit engagements, maintain client relationships, ensure adherence to budgets, review staff work and provide training. Participation in business development is also key.
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Manages and is responsible for all phases of an audit or review engagement on multiple engagements at one time
- Maintains contact with clients throughout the year; possesses a thorough knowledge of the client and all facets of the client’s business and control systems; building and maintaining good client relationships
- Appraises the engagement Director or Partner of all important developments on the client account; identifies any potential issues on each engagement and recommends solutions
- Demonstrating proficiency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and Firm standards including those skills necessary for advising clients
- Responsible for ensuring engagements are properly scheduled
- Responsible for creating, tracking and adhering to budgets for assigned Assurance and Advisory engagements; responsible for investigating and explaining budget overruns to Director or Partner and actively looking for change order opportunities
- Reviewing financial statements and other client deliverables
- Directing, training, supervising and reviewing the work performed by senior accountants and staff accountants
- Plays a pivotal role in staff performance evaluations, reviews and periodic counseling
- Participates in the Firm’s Business Development efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- At least five years of experience in public accounting- specifically in the not-for-profit sector
- Holds a current and valid CPA’s license.
- Ability to be a team leader and work as an effective member of a team.
- Proven project management and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments and efficiently and effectively meet deadlines.
- Possess thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board standards.
- Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to direct, review and train staff, experienced staff and seniors.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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