Assurance Senior/Staff

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

The Assurance Senior/Staff will be responsible for all aspects of the assurance practice and the day-to-day activities of various engagements. Working in a team environment, they will use professional discretion in applying learned auditing procedures (under GAAS) necessary to perform audits or reviews of clients’ financial statements. This associate is responsible to apply specialized education in the fields of accounting and auditing with the application of professional independent judgment and skepticism while overseeing staff accountants. This associate develops and maintains expertise on specialized accounting and auditing practices applicable to entities in the industry or specialization, including revenue recognition practices, asset valuation and realization matters, accounting for financial instruments and derivatives, and equity/fund/partnership accounting matters.

Essential Duties:

• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, accounting errors and irregularities, fraud, or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and plan various phases of engagements, budget time and expenses, monitor actual performance against budget, review work papers for accuracy and completeness, and review financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures.
• Oversee audit planning, field work, and audit reporting; prepare reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Contribute to articles to be included in the Firm’s newsletters and/or industry publications by assisting with research and writing projects, or other media.
• Assumes responsibility for and is recognized as the Firm’s “in-charge” field representative on engagements. Assume manager role when necessary.
• Take complete ownership of specific aspects of the engagement and see them through to completion.
• Makes decisions and solves problems effectively and efficiently using the Firm’s resources, experience and an analytical approach.
• Applies learning from prior experiences to interpret current situations. Can determine both quantitative and qualitative variances that need to be investigated further.
• Implements risk management strategies and tactics as directed by a manager. Identify and communicates areas of exposure to risk and participates in discussions to mitigate the risk.

Additional responsibilities:

• Displays willingness to participate in Firm marketing and recruiting activities.
• Keep current on professional pronouncements.
• Proactively and effectively participate in performance management processes.
• Manage people and functions through the following skills, but not limited to coaching, decision making, problem solving, strategy & planning, delegation, leadership and team building.
• Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program.
• Successfully complete CPA Exam, if applicable.
• Travel to client sites is expected and will vary; typically ranges from 15-20% of the time.
• Additional responsibilities, not listed above may be expected as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS/MS in Accounting from an accredited college or university (minimum of 150 college credits earned before start date).
• Must be a CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam.
• 2-6 years of relevant public accounting experience preferred.
• Education or experience in data mining preferred; SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Basic technology skills with proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint required.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and auditing/tax standards to effectively supervise staff and solve engagement problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to listen effectively.
• Effective time management, organizational, and analytical abilities.
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, able to multi-task.
• Work well under pressure and with a team; able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment while applying specialized proficiencies of a trained accountant.