Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking an experienced Senior External Audit Associate to provide external audit and assurance services to clients within the financial services industry. This role will support complex audit engagements, financial statement reviews, risk assessments, and technical accounting matters while collaborating with clients and engagement teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform external audit and assurance procedures
- Review financial statements and supporting accounting documentation
- Apply U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Identify audit risks and execute appropriate audit procedures
- Research accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters
- Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation
- Manage engagement responsibilities, priorities, and deadlines
- Collaborate with clients and engagement teams to resolve audit issues
- Support and guide junior team members
- Analyze complex financial data and identify trends or exceptions
- Utilize data analytics, automation, and digital audit tools to improve efficiency and quality
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
- 3+ years of external audit experience
- Significant Banking & Capital Markets external audit experience required
- Strong financial services industry experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and PCAOB standards
- Strong understanding of external financial statements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA license or progress toward CPA certification
- Big Four or large public accounting experience
- Broker-dealer audit experience
- Experience with lending, financial instruments, derivatives, or related financial products
- Audit automation and data analytics experience
Key Skills:
- External Audit
- Financial Statement Auditing
- Banking & Capital Markets
- U.S. GAAP
- U.S. GAAS
- PCAOB Standards
- Financial Services
- Technical Accounting
- Risk Assessment
- Audit Documentation
- Data Analytics
- Audit Automation
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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