Manager (A&A)

Manager with minimum 5 years in public accounting, has worked with audit & attestation services for a mid to large size firm, can manage external audit engagements including client expectations, budgets and financial reporting. Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and have CPA License.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with pronouncements of professional and other regulatory groups.
• Possess specialized technical knowledge in certain accounting areas.
• Have advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Possess ability to supervise and review complex financial statements with minimal oversight.
• Be invested in the success of the Firm.
• Review or prepare monthly billing. Analyze and prepare a comparison between work in process versus budgeted time. Summarize any write downs in client notes.
• Proactively deal with efficiency and profitability on engagements.
• Work to build relationships with key employees of clients.
• Develop outside contact with bankers, lawyers, and other centers of influence.
• Suggest and help sell expanded services to existing clients.
• Prepare evaluation reports of team members supervised and review with such person.
• Enhance personal image and image of the Firm.
• Ensures that the Firms quality control protocol is used on all engagements.
• Assign work to team members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
• Study and evaluate the internal controls used by the client and prepare or review the work program and time budget.
• Evaluate working papers and determine that the engagement was performed in accordance with generally accepted standards and Firm policies.
• Effectively communicate all aspects of work performed to clients, team, managers, and partners.
• Research complex accounting questions using the research tools available and provide strategic suggestions and recommendations to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Personal Profile

• Results-oriented professional with a positive outlook and a commitment to quality
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to critically assess process and efficiencies.
• Ability to work independently or on a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Personal Skills

• Demonstrate a proficient understanding of accounting principles.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Helpful to have prior experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word as well as CCH Engagement, Axcess Practice, WorkStream, Knowledge Coach, Fixed Assets CS.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Compensation: Range $100,000 to $150,000, plus bonus opportunities
Work Location: 601 N 39th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902, 210 Chardonnay Ave Suite D, Prosser, WA 99350