Job description

About us

We are professional, customer-centric and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

• Work-from-home days
• Casual work attire

EXTERNAL AUDIT SENIOR

MUST BE ABLE TO RUN A FULL AUDIT FROM BEGINNING TO END!

Terra Business Solutions or “My Terra Team” to our clients, is a remote national CPA firm, with offices in California, Texas, Florida and Ohio. We are growing rapidly and looking to add a Senior External Auditor to our team! This exciting opportunity offers unique growth potential for the right candidate who is looking for management advancement. Work with a diverse group of clients including privately held companies, manufacturers & distributors, financial institutions, service providers and real estate developers, as well as nonprofit organizations. This is an unique opportunity to work 100% remotely from home.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to an Audit Director, the Senior External Auditor will conduct company audits from planning through to completion. Tasks will include planning the audit process, research, reviewing current processes and providing recommendations to enhance company policies and procedures. The Senior External Auditor along with the manager is responsible for the audit team and will supervise, motivate and develop the team of junior audit staff. This role is required to review the work of junior personnel, as well as developing their skills and providing training and support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project manages one or more client engagements simultaneously, ensuring the overall success of each project.
• Acquires strong working knowledge of client’s business.
• Builds strong working relationships with clients to gather information, resolve problems and to sell/cross-sell products or services.
• Identifies, communicates and solves engagement and technical issues as well as communicating engagement progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Assists in identifying business development opportunities and in developing new business proposals, budgets and fee quotes.
• Assists in preparing billings and in collections.
• Supervises, trains and mentors Audit Staff.
• Works as an effective team member to successfully complete engagements including:
• Preparing financial statements, footnote disclosures and management letter comments.
• Assisting with engagement administration including developing audit programs and customized procedures, budgets and engagement letters.
• Establishing work schedules using effective project management techniques.
• Researching and analyzing financial statements and audit related issues.
• Reviewing and preparing Form 990 and related tax returns preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Prior CPA firm experience a must
• Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical and research skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing client and business dynamics with recommended solutions.
• An in-depth understanding of audit, business compliance, and financial regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Experience in a remote and paperless environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification and active license
• 5-8 years audit experience in a public accounting firm, with some non-profit audit experience. Financial statement audits & reviews experience required.
• Understanding of Form 990 and related tax returns preferred
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls and complex audit procedures and techniques.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Thomson Reuters Programs, and QuickBooks preferred.
• Experience working remotely preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public accounting: 3 years (Required)
• External Auditing: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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