Senior Accountant - Audit at HBE LLP in Omaha, NE, USA

Job description

• The Senior Accountant – Audit provides audit and accounting services to a variety of clients, including owner-managed businesses, nonprofit organizations, and privately held entities. This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day planning, fieldwork, and completion of review and compilation engagements, with exposure to audit and agreed-upon procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assigned assurance engagements from planning through finalization.
• Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures as assigned.
• Completes complex areas of engagements with minimal supervision.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements, disclosures, and related working papers in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Firm requirements.
• Reviews work prepared by staff accountants and provides clear and constructive review notes.
• Supervises, trains, and provides guidance to staff on engagement procedures and accounting matters.
• Monitors engagement progress, budgets, deadlines, and outstanding client information.
• Communicates with clients regarding engagement requirements, accounting questions, information requests, and engagement status.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships and provides excellent client service.
• Researches accounting and assurance issues and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Identifies significant or unusual matters and communicates them to the appropriate manager or partner.
• Ensures engagement files and financial statements are complete, accurate, and meet Firm standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable accounting and assurance standards.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles.
• Working knowledge of assurance and professional standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong professional judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Ability to lead engagements and provide direction and guidance to staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Accounting degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of experience performing accounting functions of varying complexity.
• Experience working in public accounting or with the Auditor of Public Accounts is preferred.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred.

Skills

Required

• Assurance and professional standards.