Public Sector (Government / Not-for-Profit) Audit Senior Associate jobs in United States
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Whitley Penn ยท 1 day ago

Public Sector (Government / Not-for-Profit) Audit Senior Associate

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Whitley Penn is a leading CPA and Consulting firm, looking for an Audit Senior Associate to join their Government/Not-for-Profit team in Houston. The role involves planning and executing client engagements, supervising associates, and building client relationships.

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Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and ensuring deadlines are met
Build relationships with clients by developing an understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives; learn to apply this knowledge to enhance engagements, identify issues, and make recommendations for improvements
Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and continually communicate engagement status to Managers
Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns, including delegation of assignments, detailed review of staff prepared work papers, and evaluating performance on engagements
Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards and how they apply to engagements
Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities

Qualification

Public sector audit experienceCPA certificationEligibilityGenerally Accepted Governmental Auditing StandardsGASB Basic Financial StatementsRisk assessment knowledgeEagerness to learnWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skillsTeam playerPositive attitudeInitiative

Required

Public Sector external audit experience
CPA eligibility
3+ years of public accounting external audit experience, preferably public sector
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards
Strong accounting knowledge of GASB Basic Financial Statements for State and Local Governments
Knowledge of risk assessment in the governmental accounting environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude and a team player who takes initiative and has an eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge

Preferred

Master's degree

Benefits

Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
17 Annual Firm holidays, with extended break around July 4th and year end
20 days PTO
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
401(k) with Profit Sharing
Discretionary Bonus Program
Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
Health & Wellness Program
Pet Insurance

Company

Whitley Penn

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Whitley Penn is a Texas-based full service public accounting firm.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.whitleypenn.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Whitley Penn has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nathen McEown
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark Topel
Tax Partner
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Recent News

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