Do you need a little more life in your work / life balance?
If you answered YES, you may be the perfect candidate to join our team.
The Veris definition of work/life balance includes no 55+ hour work weeks, rarely ever working on the weekend, and actually having time and energy to spend with your family and friends.
The Senior Audit Associate position will help to lead and plan engagements, review staff work, as well as train and develop our associates and interns. You will lead and work independently, however, you will also collaborate with a team of talented and knowledgeable colleagues. We hope to find an individual who is interested in continuing to learn and grow within our firm.
Veris is a CPA firm providing tax, assurance, and accounting services to numerous industries, businesses, and individuals. We value great people, teamwork, empathy, and the ability to adapt and remain optimistic. As part of our team, you will experience professional growth with less hours worked, industry-leading technology, a collaborative environment without micromanagement, flexible work weeks, and above all - a fun, team-spirited group who enjoys being entrenched in community give-backs. There is a reason why Veris was voted, "Best Place to Work" - it's our amazing employees. Join us.
Responsibilities
Manages working relationships with all clients and colleagues; performs onboarding of new clients.
Participates in Audit Department and company-wide leadership.
Assists in staffing and scheduling of engagements
Supervises and delegates Audits; may execute complex Audits.
Identifies Audit timeline and target deadlines for each client
Prepares budgets for bidding on prospective clients and may assist with proposals
Reviews work of Associates to include financial statements, collected documents and any other work product.
Presents results of audit to client Management and/or Board or Finance Committee
Troubleshoots any problems/issues and monitors engagement status.
Responsible for overseeing internal processes and practices.
Trains and coaches interns and Audit Associates
Delegates, reviews and manages work of staff assigned to their engagements
Opportunities
BONUS: based on individual goals & metrics
Upward growth advancement opportunities within the company
Better work / life balance (20% less hours than "typical" CPA Firms)
Highly competitive salary and compensation package
Paid time for professional development (including time for CPE's)
Flexible work schedules available
Assistance with tuition, exam fees, and other incentives for individuals who would like to obtain CPA
2 Professional Memberships paid for annually
3 office locations: Summerville, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant
Qualifications
Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and standards.
Ability to understand financial records.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Project management and planning skills.
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
CPA eligible required; licensed CPA preferred
One to two years of management, delegation or training experience preferred but not required.
2+ years' experience required for Senior Associate level (Public Accounting is preferred, but Internal Auditing is also transferrable); less experience please apply to Audit Associate Role