Audit Senior w/"Top 25" CPA Firm

Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C. (Argy), recently named as one of the “Top 50 Best Places to Work� by the Washington Business Journal, provides an array of specialized tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services. Argy serves a broad base of clients in the government contracting, non-profit, technology, real estate, medical, automotive, publishing, professional services and hospitality sectors. Our exceptional service and consistent rapid growth have been recognized by such publications as Inside Public Accounting, Accounting Today, Public Accounting Report and Forbes. Most notably, Argy was named one of the 25 “Best of the Best� firms in the U.S. for the 4th consecutive year, we were listed on the Top 100 firms in the nation in terms of revenue and size, and we continue to climb the local Business Journal’s list of top CPA firms, yet we remain one of the youngest firms recognized.

In an industry known for excessively long hours and great personal sacrifices, Argy offers its employees a truly solid work-life balance. This balance allows Argy to attract and top talent, offering clients tremendous industry and technical experience from a highly qualified team. Argy currently has approximately 250 employees and generated $31.5M of revenue in 2007.

We work with several large foundations and charitable organizations which provide interesting and challenging work!

 

As an Audit Senior, working with primarily with our non profit clients, you will have the opportunity to make an impact by:



 Supervising and reviewing work of staff auditors Developing the technical skills to perform an effective review of all types of engagements such as, compilations, reviews, audits, and agreed-upon procedure projects Managing client relationshipsAssisting Audit Partners and Audit Managers with research and consulting services Understanding a broad range of accounting issues including those involving higher levels of judgment such as the priority for income taxes, revenue recognition, subsequent events, contingencies and industry specific procedures Identifying issues on a timely basis and seeking resolution, including consultation.Performing a timely review of work papers to assure the adequacy of documentation, its completeness, and its ability to support the reports being rendered Producing and finalizing the work papers prior to issuance of finalized financial statementsDiscussing the status of the engagement and making appropriate modifications to engagement plans as necessary Establishing measurable performance objectives for individuals and the engagement team and measuring performance against those objectivesDemonstrating thorough understanding and working knowledge of client’s business and accounting systemDrafting financial statements, footnotes and applicable disclosuresParticipating in practice development to include opportunities to cross sell to existing clients as well as identifying new clients Participating in recruitment events, such as interviews, Career Fairs and Open Houses

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations Knowledge of auditing standards Knowlege of A-133 audits preferred Knowledge of current accounting, auditing, reporting and regulatory practices and standards applicable to the industry/specialization/transaction Knowledge of the pronouncements of the FASB, AICPA, GAOI and GASB Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and code of conduct of the AICPA Knowledge of the industry and the clients financial statements and is capable of drafting the financial statements in accordance with the relevant accounting principals generally accepted and pertinent industry rules and regulations Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfactionProficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet Manages own time and the time of others Motivates, develops and directs people as they work Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail  Interviews, trains and orients staff Reviews and evaluates the work of others Establishes a rapport and good communication with co-workers, clients and others

 Education & Experience Requirements:

§ BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent (having met the requirements to sit for the CPA exam or requirements are in progress)

§ Minimum two years experience; preferably relevant U.S. public accounting experience

§ Preferably one year of supervisory experience

 

Top 3 Reasons to Work for Argy

 Competitive Compensation and Benefits.  Our package includes competitive salaries, comprehensive medical plans, dental coverage, vision coverage, FSAs, 410k plan with matching and profit sharing, annual bonuses, CPA bonuses, firm-paid association memberships, free gym memberships, free parking, and retail discounts.  We also offer 5 weeks for paid time off per calendar year and flexible work schedules.  It is our goal for all Argy employees to have a genuine work-life balance!

 Progressive Development.  Argy offers several firm-paid Continuing Professional Education programs on-site, as well as a budget for off-site CPE courses.  We also offer tuition reimbursement to all full-time Argy employees.

 Company Growth Means Career Advancement for Employees.  Argy has a strong record for promoting employees to support new client engagements.  We have a mentor program in place that supports our goal of internal promotion and individual growth.  There are numerous promotion opportunities as a result of the 35% growth rate Argy has maintained for the last three years.  Last year Argy promoted to Partner an employee who started with Argy years ago right out of college! Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume via Monster or via our website at www.argypc.com.  EOE.