Audit Associate

About the Role

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking an Audit Associate to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Multi-State, Individual, trust and estate tax returns.
• Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations.
• Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations.
• Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach.

General Responsibilities

• Acquire familiarity and understanding of the Firm’s organization, the services it offers to clients, and its practices and policies relating to professional, administrative, and personnel matters.
• Be alert to the interest of clients, the Firm, and the profession.
• Develop technical skills and personal qualifications.
• Establish a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in the use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Working knowledge of Federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• Overnight travel will be necessary.
• May be required to work weekends.

Qualifications

• College degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prefer candidate currently working towards completing the CPA exam.
• Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.