Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Salas O’Brien is a 100% employee-owned firm dedicated to providing excellent service and fostering professional growth. They are seeking a Senior Audit Accountant to lead internal audits, develop audit plans, and coordinate with external auditors while supporting the finance team.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility to lead the internal company field offices for the company external annual audits
- Develop and maintain the audit plan to the completion of deliverables
- Review and analyze the audit response documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting them to the external auditors
- Coordinate and run meetings with internal audit staff and external auditors
- Respond to all external auditor’s questions and requests timely
- Provide training for field office accounting staff to improve the audit process
- Implement and support year end close process by working with BU accounting staff to meet audit standards
- Coordinate with external auditors and business units accounting team to meet the audit deadlines
- Build effective relationships and work closely with audit stakeholders across company
- Coordinate with company’s insurance broker to complete business insurance applications and other requested documentation within the deadline
- Act as insurance contact for company’s employees throughout the year to answer questions or provide documentation as requested
- Work closely with the Controller and Assistant Controller for special ad hoc projects
Skills
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting
- Strong organization and project management skills required
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding environment and be able to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- CPA a plus
- 3+ Public Accounting Experience (Big 4 preferred)
- Experience with an Engineering/Architecture Company is preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of ERP financial system is preferred
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Equity participation
- Comprehensive U.S.-based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
- Incentives for sustainable living
- Professional education & licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager
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