**AUDIT STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Shared Service Center**Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or a business field. These individuals will have zero to three years' experience which may include an internship. The expectations of a Staff Accountant in Audit include:- Become familiar with firm policies and procedures- Understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA- Progress professionally by working towards passing the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam- Exhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm's Evaluation Forms- Become familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and the AICPA, as well as those of the GAO, GASB, and PCAOB, if applicable- Become proficient at preparing financial statements- Obtain exposure to the various types of financial statement engagements/tasks- Assume responsibility for unaudited financial statement engagements or segments/tasks of audits under the supervision of more experienced staff- Interact with core engagement teams and lower-level client personnel in an intelligent and professional manner**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**- Obtain an understanding of the client's business and industry as well as a working knowledge of the client's system cycles and account balances that are within the scope of specifically assigned tasks- Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work- Perform substantive and analytical auditing procedures in assigned areas/tasks- Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached- Assist in the preparation of financial statement and footnotes- Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management- Manage time within limits of budgets and provide real-time feedback to the immediate supervising person- Direct and coach less experienced Associates**REQUIREMENTS**- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting with the 150 hours and must have completed all requirements to be able to sit for the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam- Oral and written communication skills in English- Strong organizational and analytical abilities- Ability to work well in a team environment
