Senior Audit Associate

Flexibility to work on-site and remotely

Berdon is not only a place to work we take pride in our amazing culture putting people first; this comes through the firm's transparency, access to leadership, and the way decisions are made.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits package and generous PTO
• Discounted gym membership and other wellness perks
• Summer Fridays and disconnect days
• Buddy program for all new hires
• Technical training, access to LinkedIn learning, Becker CPA materials and webinars
• Clear career path
• Collaborative work environment and open-door policy

Berdon LLP, a top CPA and Advisory firm is seeking a qualified and motivated Audit Senior Associate to join our audit team.  You will be involved in audits for a variety of prominent and highly successful clients, among them real estate, manufacturing and distribution, professional service firms, pension funds, and nonprofits. You will be able to interact with clients at a variety of levels directly on audit engagements. You will be able to work independently, but you’ll also collaborate with a diverse group of talented audit and tax professionals, while also having the opportunity to begin to manage lower staff. You will also prepare corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns and review and compile financial statements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform audits, reviews and compilations for clients in various industries using our cutting-edge audit tools and technology
• Coordinate the day-to-day duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up including engagement letter preparation, reconciling cash, bank, and other assets as well as vouching expenses and income.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and evaluate internal controls
• Act as client contact; communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel
• Supervise, train and mentor audit staff
• Prepare business entity tax returns for various industries
• Developing analytical reports for variances in income and expense reports
• As needed, you may be asked to prepare analytical reports such as credit card analyses and agreed upon procedures reports for our litigation and business valuation group

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
• CPA or in process
• 2-3 years of experience working for a public accounting firm
• Strong understanding of accounting and reporting standards
• Prior experience in researching as it relates to accounting and audit issues
• Prior tax preparation experience a plus but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Berdon LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Berdon is consistently ranked by trade and consumer publications among the nation’s top CPA and advisory firms. With our nearly 400 professionals and staff, clients access a comprehensive array of accounting, tax, financial, and management advisory services. Through our specialized expertise and dedicated service teams, we advise on almost every aspect of a business at any stage of development – from startup through growth, diversification, and succession.
Berdon offers a the following suite of services to a diverse group of client segments, including family businesses, real estate, law firms, high net-worth individuals, entertainment, manufacturing, hospitality, nonprofits, healthcare, unions, architecture & engineering, and advertising.

• Audit: projections and forecasts, budget analysis, cost certification, operational reviews
• Tax: planning, structuring, compliance, controversy representation, gift and estates, state and local, international. •Litigation and Business Valuation: valuations, damages, expert testimony, fraud, forensics, purchase price disputes •Personal Wealth Management: bill paying, record keeping, financial consulting, royalty investigations, tour accounting
• Business and Management Advisory: mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, budget analysis, risk management, succession planning