Job Description

Audit Senior

Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner (CTBK) is a locally-owned and operated full-service accounting firm based in Amherst, NY. With over 150 talented professionals on our team, we provide businesses and high net worth individuals with assurance, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Our clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing/distribution, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, healthcare, and professional services.

At CTBK, we prioritize delivering professional services that exceed our clients' expectations while creating a positive and nurturing work environment for our employees. We are committed to helping our staff grow and develop successful and rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a member of our Attest and Assurance staff, you will assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for our clients in one or more of our service areas which may include manufacturing, construction, real estate, and non-profit. Key responsibilities include

• Perform audits, reviews and compilation engagements in accordance with GAAS
• Preparation of financial statements and required financial statement disclosures in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve of work done by lower-level staff in accordance with firm standards
• Able to assess client’s compliance with GAAP
• Performing typical audit work in high-risk areas (inventory, receivables, accruals, etc.)
• Perform employee benefit plan audits (401k plans, 403b plans)

Qualifications / Skills:

• College degree that includes significant concentration of accounting or audit courses
• 3+ years of public accounting experience in Audit
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP)
• Microsoft Excel
• Utilize CCH Engagement & CCH Knowledge Coach (preferred)
• Utilize attest research tools (preferred)
• Complete understanding of risk assessment and audit programs
• Proficient in preparing financial statements and required financial statement disclosures
• Familiar with audit sampling to ensure adequate coverage
• Demonstrated self-starter
• Excellent organization skills
• Customer service/client-facing experience
• Great communication skills
• Multi-tasking and time management
• Positive and professional attitude
• Proficient in memo and report writing

For more information about our Firm, explore our website at CTBK.com. CTBK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CTBK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.