Audit Staff Accountant I

The role

You will assist Senior Auditors and Managers in conducting financial audits, reviews, and evaluations of clients' financial records, internal controls, and compliance. You will support the audit team in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and identifying potential risks or discrepancies.

What you will do

• Learn clients' business processes and gather and analyze their financial data and control systems.
• Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial reports and records.
• Identify and investigate variances.
• Prepare financial statements and organize workpaper documentation.
• Perform client inventory observations, as applicable.
• Take full ownership of assigned work papers.
• Communicate progress consistently and flag challenges promptly.
• Support interns and provide on-the-job training.
• Build an understanding of GAAP, AICPA compilation and review standards, and firm software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
• Willingness and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Previous professional or internship experience in public accounting or a related field, and CPA certification
• Experience within the restate, non-profit or Housing Authority experience

Benefits

• 5 Weeks PTO PLUS a firm shut down week!
• Health, dental, vision
• Retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work
• Learning and development opportunities

About the company

Clark Schaefer Hackett is a firm that invests in its employees with a supportive culture and REAL Values.