BDO USA · 1 day ago
Assurance Experienced Associate
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$83K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking an Assurance Experienced Associate to prepare financial statements and assess control systems. The role involves applying GAAP principles, documenting client internal controls, and contributing to audit engagements.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team
Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
Providing support of conclusions with authoritative literature
Drafting basic sets of financial statements with disclosures
Researching intermediate areas of accounting and forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently
Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
Applying auditing theory to various client situations
Documenting in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals
Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence
Contributing ideas/opinions to the engagement teams
Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers
Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements
Researching basic and intermediate accounting topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor's degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required
One (1) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required
Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
Ability and willingness to travel, as needed
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid project management skills
Preferred
Master's in Accountancy
CPA
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with assurance applications and research tools
Benefits
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
Principal, Tax Automation & Innovation
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