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SalaryAudit Staff Accountant Hybrid/Remote Options
Full-Time (40hrs) / Exempt
Position Description:
The role of audit Staff accountant is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze client information such as balance sheets and income statements to obtain reasonable assurance for attestation engagements.
- Utilize applicable standards such as GAAS/SSARS to create working papers that include nature, timing and extent of performed procedures, results of performed procedures, as well as evidence obtained and conclusion.
- Review, analyze and understand audit plans based on risk assessment.
- Understand, engage in, and execute the attestation engagement process.
- Review and analyze client data to prepare, or assist clients in preparation of, financial statements and other non-attestation processes. Offer professional insight and guidance to clients regarding appropriate presentation and disclosure of financial statements.
- Identify auditing, accounting, and engagement process issues as they arise; advise engagement executives and develop solutions.
- Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
- Respond to and consult on day-to-day client matters, questions and requests.
- Work on multiple engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively in relation to engagement budgets.
Qualifications:
To qualify, candidate must have:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college/university.
- A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills.
- Strong computer skills: proficiency in Accounting software, Excel, Word.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Business level proficiency in English required – Dual business level proficiency in Japanese preferred.
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
Benefits:
- Teleworking
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation time
- Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
- Referral bonus program
- CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements
Note: Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms
