Public Sector Audit - Senior Associate

More Than a Job: We're actively seeking an Public Sector Senior Audit Associate.

• We have a commitment to a happy, healthy and productive workplace. We act on this commitment via our FitWhit program, an extensive wellness program uniquely designed to meet the health and wellness needs of busy professionals.
• We offer a competitive benefits package and 401k with discretionary profit sharing.
• We place an emphasis on our open door policy. Whether someone is brand new or has been with the Firm from the beginning, we are all part of the same family and each person matters.

Our Ideal Candidate Likely Has:

• 2+ years of public accounting external audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's degree is preferred
• CPA or a CPA candidate
• Strong background in technical accounting of GAAP & GAAS
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of GASB Basic Financial Statements for State and Local Governments
• Knowledge with risk assessment in the governmental accounting environment
• Experience with the OMB compliance supplement federal programs audits
• Strong leadership, management, networking and mentoring skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

As an Public Sector Audit Senior Associate, You Will:

• Lead audit engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing the engagement while managing client deadline expectations, monitoring actual performance against budget; and continually communicating engagement status to the manager and partner.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the client and proactively work with the client's management to gather necessary audit information, identify issues and make recommendations for business improvements and identify potential additional business opportunities.
• Supervise, train and mentor Public Sector Audit Staff and Interns, including the detailed review of staff prepared work papers and evaluate performances on client engagements.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of generally accepted governmental auditing standards
• Assist with business proposals, networking and recruiting opportunities
• Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude, self-motivated, a team player who takes initiative and willing to learn

Why Should You Apply?

• Career Path with Growth Opportunity
• Technical & Professional Development Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health & Wellness Program
• Flexible Time Away for Exempt Team Members
• Generous PTO for Non-Exempt Team Members
• 401(k)
• Paid Parental Leave
• CPA Exam Passing Bonus & Reimbursement for Exam Fees

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)