HVAC Controls Sales Engineer
Tudi Mechanical Systems, Tampa, FL, United States
The Assurance Senior Associate, Non‑Profit & Healthcare will be responsible for coordinating the day‑to‑day “in‑charge” duties of planning, fieldwork, and “wrap‑up” to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position will also act as the client contact for basic questions and information and help train staff and be the main liaison with BDO RISE.
Job Duties
Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
Documents, validates and assesses the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
Identifies and communicates suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization
Provides on‑the‑job‑training to the engagement staff during audit field work as well as supervise and review the work of the audit staff
GAAP
Applies knowledge and understanding of accounting principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
Communicates financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
Drafts complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations
Identifies, analyzes and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the engagement management team and the client, as needed
Identifies complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution
Coaches less experienced team members in new areas
Considers Uniform Guidance rules in understanding and executing financial statement audits under Government Auditing Standards
GAAS
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
Formulates and communicates the audit plan
Applies GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate
Employs audit skepticism and determines when to reduce or expand testing
Utilizes BDO audit manual as appropriate for the situation
Documents deviations from BDO policy, with approval
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of BDO audit manual to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
Coordinates the day‑to‑day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable established, with Firm’s policies and procedures and tracks budget to actual and notifies the engagement management team early of expected budget variance Applies BDO audit approach and methodologies, including vast BDO tools and technology available, to execute the audit and through proper archiving procedures Identifies and proposes outcomes to critical issues
Research
Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
Utilizes internal and external research tools for documenting issues, approaches and conclusions
Researches complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently while considering and documenting the impact on the client audit engagement
Assists the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy
Drafts the Audit Planning Document and utilizes APT Next Gen to create audit programs
Collaborates with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work allocation
Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates
Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred
Experience
Three (3) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required
One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred
One (1) or more years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry, preferred
One (1) or more years of nonprofit audit experience, preferred
License/Certifications
CPA, preferred
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing requirements, preferred
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial, preferred
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Solid understanding and ability to plan and coordinate the stages to perform an audit of a basic private company
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP and GAAS,
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 BDO
Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently and within a group environment
Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Maryland Range: $78,000 - $93,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $84,000 - $105,000 Washington DC Range: $78,000 - $93,000
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Job Duties
Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
Applies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit work
Documents, validates and assesses the design and operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
Identifies and communicates suggested improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures in an effort to reduces risk within the client organization
Provides on‑the‑job‑training to the engagement staff during audit field work as well as supervise and review the work of the audit staff
GAAP
Applies knowledge and understanding of accounting principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
Communicates financial statement disclosure requirements to clients
Drafts complex sets of financial statements with disclosures
Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations
Identifies, analyzes and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles with the engagement management team and the client, as needed
Identifies complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution
Coaches less experienced team members in new areas
Considers Uniform Guidance rules in understanding and executing financial statement audits under Government Auditing Standards
GAAS
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
Formulates and communicates the audit plan
Applies GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriate
Employs audit skepticism and determines when to reduce or expand testing
Utilizes BDO audit manual as appropriate for the situation
Documents deviations from BDO policy, with approval
Methodology
Applies knowledge and application of BDO audit manual to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
Coordinates the day‑to‑day conduct of the audit plan by ensuring the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable established, with Firm’s policies and procedures and tracks budget to actual and notifies the engagement management team early of expected budget variance Applies BDO audit approach and methodologies, including vast BDO tools and technology available, to execute the audit and through proper archiving procedures Identifies and proposes outcomes to critical issues
Research
Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on the information by:
Utilizes internal and external research tools for documenting issues, approaches and conclusions
Researches complex areas of accounting, forming an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently while considering and documenting the impact on the client audit engagement
Assists the engagement manager with gathering appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategy
Drafts the Audit Planning Document and utilizes APT Next Gen to create audit programs
Collaborates with the engagement manager to establish the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work allocation
Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Audit Associates
Supervises the work assignments of Audit Associates within assigned engagement team
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred
Experience
Three (3) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required
One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred
One (1) or more years of relevant experience in the healthcare industry, preferred
One (1) or more years of nonprofit audit experience, preferred
License/Certifications
CPA, preferred
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing requirements, preferred
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial, preferred
Language
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Solid understanding and ability to plan and coordinate the stages to perform an audit of a basic private company
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (GAAP and GAAS,
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 BDO
Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently and within a group environment
Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
Maryland Range: $78,000 - $93,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $84,000 - $105,000 Washington DC Range: $78,000 - $93,000
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