Senior Audit Associate

As a Senior Audit Associate at Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F), your key responsibilities include completing audits, reviews, and various compilation engagements, all while preparing financial statements and ensuring all related disclosures are accurate. You'll work closely with clients, senior staff, and partners to deliver outstanding client service and will be expected to develop a deep understanding of each client’s business. Additionally, you'll be committed to ongoing professional education to keep abreast of the latest industry developments.

To qualify for the Senior Audit Associate role at Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F), candidates should possess a BS in Accounting or a related field along with 3 to 6 years of public accounting experience encompassing audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements, including Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits. A CPA license is preferred, and experience with industries such as real estate, construction, and nonprofits is highly valuable.

Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F) strongly believes in supporting career development for its Senior Audit Associates. The firm facilitates ongoing education and training, offers mentorship programs, and provides opportunities to take on meaningful projects that promote career growth. Furthermore, a culture of recognition ensures that your accomplishments are celebrated along your professional journey.

As a Senior Audit Associate at Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F), you can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes a hybrid flex schedule and remote work options, an uncapped bonus incentive plan, generous paid time off, and RELAX Half-Day Fridays. Additionally, RS&F contributes to your retirement with a 401(k) profit-sharing plan and provides employer-paid disability and paid family leave.

The workplace culture at Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC (RS&F) is one of empowerment, independence, and flexibility. As a Senior Audit Associate, you will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and individual achievements. RS&F emphasizes personalized attention to clients and fosters a nurturing environment conducive to both personal growth and long-term relationships.

When answering this question, emphasize specific audit processes you've handled, detailing your role in planning, executing, and completing audits. Highlight any software or methodologies you used and the types of clients or industries you worked with, particularly if related to RS&F's focus areas like real estate or nonprofits.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. You might mention using project management tools, regular communication with team members, or how you break down tasks to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Explain your process for staying updated on the latest regulations and standards relevant to audits. Discuss how you implement internal controls and review compliance requirements as part of your audit preparation and execution.

Describe a systematic approach for investigating discrepancies. Highlight your emphasis on clear communication with the client and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues, as well as how you document findings and adjust reports accordingly.

Share techniques you've employed for gaining insights into a client's operations, such as conducting interviews, reviewing historical data, or consulting with prior auditors, illustrating how this understanding aids in providing better services as a Senior Audit Associate.

Choose a specific challenge related to auditing and describe it in detail. Explain your thought process, the actions you took, and the final outcome, focusing on what you learned from the experience and how it made you a better professional.

Discuss the software tools and technological solutions you commonly utilize for audits. Detail how these tools enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and client communication, and touch on any new tools you're interested in exploring within the context of RS&F's operations.

Highlight the methods you employ to maintain clear and open communication with clients, such as regular updates, feedback sessions, and establishing expectations at the outset of the audit. Stress the importance of building rapport to facilitate smoother audits.

If you have experience with real estate, manufacturing, or nonprofits, share specific examples detailing your role and contributions in those industries. Mention the insights gained and how they enhance your ability to serve RS&F's diverse client base.

Articulate your passion for client service, problem-solving, and contributing to the success of both the firm and its clients. Emphasize how RS&F’s culture aligns with your values and professional aspirations.