Assurance Associate

The Pun Group, LLP is seeking Assurance Associate to join our fast growing well-established regional firm. This position will become involved with all aspects of the assurance practice and the day-to-day activities of various engagements. Working in a team environment, he/she will use professional discretion in applying learned auditing procedures (under GAAS) necessary to perform audits or reviews of clients’ financial statements. Responsible to apply specialized education in the fields of accounting and auditing with the application of professional independent judgment and skepticism.

Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with Firm’s quality control policies and procedures, engagement platform, and online research tools.
• Become familiar with the rules, regulations and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, pronouncements of the FASB, GASB, and ISAB.
• Become proficient with firm software including ProSystem fx Engagement, IDEA and Mindbridge.
• Participate and provide input in planning meetings to help determine audit risks and develop substantive testing plans; perform substantive testing of account balances which support client financial statements to determine reliability of those financial statements.
• Accurately document audit procedures performed.
• Learn to effectively communicate with clients to receive information necessary to complete engagements
• Communicate engagement status with the engagement lead in a timely and ongoing basis
• Maintain professional skepticism to help identify and deliver proper reporting and opinions on financial statements.
• Continue to work towards advancing technical knowledge and working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and other relevant professional standards.
• Attend Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training as scheduled

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• 0 – 2 years of relevant experience.
• CPA certification or be eligible to sit for the CPA Exam.
• Possess basic technology skills, with proficiencies in Microsoft Office required
• Strong communication, research, analytical and writing skills
• Solid organization skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem solving abilities are a must.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment while applying specialized proficiencies of a trained accountant.