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Audit Partner opportunity in Arkansas

This Regional CPA firm is a solid, well-established firm of over 30 years, now 5 locations and growing. Who is currently looking to add an Audit Partner to their team of professionals.

We are looking for the right self-motivated individual who takes ownership of client projects from start to finish. Our professionals do not manage or analyze from afar, you will be on site overseeing projects to ensure timely deliverables and to manage expectations. Listening, teaching, problem-solving with the audit team are Must Have Skills. Could this be the role you’ve been working towards?

Limited Overnight Travel, Competitive Pay, Perks, and Benefits!

Summary of Responsibilities

• Self-motivated individual that takes ownership of assignments and can perform work assigned with minimal assistance.
• Assume responsibility for efficiently managing audit, review and agreed-upon procedures.
• Make final decisions on accounting and auditing matters. When problems arise, be responsible for final decisions and collaborating with other partners.
• Set up time budgets on jobs previously performed and lead staff to employ methods that will accomplish objectives timely.

Technical Excellence

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of GAAP, OCBOA, and financial statement presentations.
• Advanced understanding of GAAS and common audit procedures and techniques.
• Ability to resolve open items and issues encountered on engagements.
• Possess technical knowledge to lead and manage audit staff.
• Identify and research complex technical issues/problems and potential solutions.

Teamwork

• Create a sense of team identity and a feeling of support within teams.
• Promote cooperation within and across client service and engagement teams and work toward firm goals.

Communication

• Clearly communicate technical issues to clients and staff.
• Tailor content and style of written communication to the needs and expectations of the audience.

Professional Competencies

• Manage audit team, mentor and instruct them in work to be performed, review the work done, and direct necessary revisions.
• Understand the operations, processes, and other aspects of client businesses, including significant tax and accounting issues.
• Establish professional credibility with clients.
• Appropriately prioritize multiple engagements, client assignments, and work demands.
• Address issues and unexpected problems quickly and effectively.
• Accept accountability and meet team and personal commitments.
• Establish high-performance standards, and lead and encourage others to follow.

Client Service

• Consistently coordinate the accurate, timely, efficient completion of engagements that follow firm and professional standards and meet client needs.
• Use technology and practice aids appropriately to gain maximum efficiency in delivering the finished product in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and additional services to be provided.

People Development

• Manage, develop, and provide training to all staff resulting in their improved performance.
• Provide timely, relevant, and effective feedback to team and provide performance evaluations.
• Serve as a mentor, and achieve positive results.
• Actively seek delegation opportunities to achieve job efficiencies and provide learning experiences for audit staff.
• Actively participate in firm’s recruiting efforts.
• Actively use contacts to attract quality, experienced staff to the firm.
• Reinforce and emulate firm philosophies with staff.

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)
• Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)