Job Summary
BDOs Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.
The Experienced Audit Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day in-charge duties of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up to include the preparing of financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or equivalent
Experience:
- More than three (3) years prior work experience in public accounting required
- Prior supervisory experience
License/Certifications:
- CPA preferred or actively studying for the CPA exam
Software:
- Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level
Other Knowledge, Skills Abilities:
- Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skills
- Possess people development and delegation skills
- Possess executive presence - needs to be able to be primary contact for the client
- Able to in-charge all stages of the audit, including planning, fieldwork and wrap-up
- Able to perform the completion of an audit of a complex company
- Able to prepare and/or review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with GAAP requirements.
Chicago, IL
Exceptional service. Worldwide.
BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients’ needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.
Unparalleled partner-involvement
Deep industry knowledge and participation
Geographic coverage across the U.S.
Cohesive global network
Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network.