Audit Senior

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If you want to be an important part of a team and make an impact in business or the community, SST Accountants & Consultants is your place. Each year, we select a few new team members for growth, not attrition, and your work makes a difference from day one on the job. Our philosophy is to hire and retain associates that develop the knowledge and experience to become future leaders of the firm.

SST Accountants & Consultants has a 25-year history of providing attractive opportunities for tax, audit, and consulting professionals. From offices in North Dallas and Arlington, Texas, our not not-too-big, not-too-small firm serves clients across the nation. We specialize in accounting and consulting for nonprofit organizations and career schools & colleges, yet also serve a diverse clientele of businesses and individuals.

Job Summary

SST seeks an Audit Senior in the Dallas area.

The Senior Auditor participates in and leads staff on audit engagements. They must be able to plan, coordinate, supervise, and complete audits with minimal supervision. Audit Seniors conduct field audit engagements, perform complex accounting and auditing of client financial statements and transactions and interact with clients to discuss field audit issues. To accomplish this, they guide pre-audit planning for audit engagements, review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control, conduct audit tests which are sufficient in scope to support professional opinions as to the fair representation of client financial statements, and perform accounting research to solve issues that arise during the course of audit or compliance engagements.

Benefits

  • Steps to Success (defined career path)
  • Internal & External Training
  • Bonus Programs:
    • Bonus upon successfully passing the CPA exam
    • Discretionary annual bonus program
    • Business development bonus
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan after six consecutive months of full-time employment (up to 4% match, with immediate vesting)
  • CPA exam preparation assistance
  • Continuing professional education each year
  • Payment of professional dues and licenses
  • Medical, dental and vision plans available with employee allowance
  • Health Savings Account available
  • Flexible Spending Account available
  • Participation in firm’s Section 125 cafeteria plan
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 17 days of paid time off, which increases based upon length of service
  • Paid Long Term & Short Term disability
  • Paid life insurance at one times annual salary
  • Minimum 7 paid holidays
  • Business casual dress code
  • Free parking
  • Additional discretionary meals during busy season

Major Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manage and supervise the execution of client audit engagements, which may include planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits.
  • Ability to lead multiple engagements concurrently.
  • Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and government auditing standards.
  • Supervise 2 -3 staff auditors on audit engagements.
  • Train and mentor staff auditors and interns on audit processes.
  • Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues.
  • Proactively interact with client’s key management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
  • Proficient in preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Requirements & Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications.

  • Minimum 3 years recent public accounting experience with a focus on Auditing. Nonprofit industry experience and single audit experience highly desired.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience.
  • Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
  • Dedication to superior client service.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with MS Office.
  • Experience with Adobe and ProSystem fx Engagement a plus.

Education and Licenses

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Advanced degree is highly desirable, but not mandatory
  • CPA certification is desirable or working toward it if not already obtained

Seize an Opportunity.

We’re not just looking for bodies to fill chairs. We’re looking for people who care about using their accounting education to grow with us, and have a rewarding career and lifestyle.

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DALLAS

12720 Hillcrest Road, Suite 500
Dallas, Texas 75230

ARLINGTON

5840 West I-20, Suite 120
Arlington, Texas 76017

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