Senior Accountant
Cullen & Danowski, LLP is actively recruiting for motivated, detail-oriented Senior Accountants to join our audit and municipal accounting teams. This position has the opportunity for professional growth and advancement. We have exceptional clients located in both Nassau and Suffolk County and offer challenging assignments.
Cullen & Danowski is CPA firm located in Port Jefferson Station, New York.
We provide employees with a work-life balance as well as competitive salaries and generous benefits.
*REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting
- Strong understanding of Auditing
- At least 2+ years of auditing experience in public accounting; CPA a plus, but not required
- Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Able to assist staff with technical and professional issues
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of staff, management, and clients
- Ability to be analytical and problem solve
- Ability to recognize issues within the engagement process and keep the manager/partner timely informed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Thomson Reuters Advance Flow Auditing Software a plus
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the completion of the entire engagement under the direction of the manager/supervisor
- Responsible for senioring engagements within the engagement budget
- Delegate and review work for staff on the engagement and within the engagement deadlines
- Ensure that all points are cleared prior to finalization of the engagement
- Maintain an open line of communication with manager/partner of all material engagement issues
- Assist in planning and documenting all phases of the engagement
- Be responsible for security and completeness of all electronic workpapers and files pertaining to the engagement
- Maintain an enhanced knowledge of auditing standards and regulatory compliance where applicable
- Maintain an enhanced understanding of the application of accounting principles
- Prepare financial statements & supporting schedules, (as applicable) in accordance with standards and regulations (intermediate level of understanding)
- Actively pursue CPA certification by sitting for all scheduled exams (where applicable)
- Requires travel to clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Education:
Experience:
- Auditing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person