Senior Audit Associate – Tampa, FL

Warren Averett is seeking an experienced auditor for our Tampa, FL office. The ideal candidate will possess their CPA or be CPA eligible and have between 1 and 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all sections of an audit with minimal supervision, supervise the preparation of less complicated sections of an audit, and assume primary responsibility in the preparation of financial statements
• Assume responsibility: including client contact, coordination within the company, staffing requirements, administrative documentation, and preparation timing for small and medium sized engagements
• Participate with more experienced personnel in coordinating large client engagements, identification of problems, process improvements and computer model analysis and helping clients determine optimal strategies
• Maintain quality client relationships
• Develop skills to attract new clients and market the company’s services and products and facilitate expansion of business with existing clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 1 – 3 years of experience in audit
• Possession of CPA or be CPA eligible
• Knowledge of  GAAP and GAAS
• Knowledge of a variety of software packages (experience with Engagement a plus)
• Knowledge of and have ability to apply principles of effective supervision of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working with staff and clients
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to department staff who are not direct reports