Qualified candidate will be responsible for performing and directing a broad range of accounting tasks and will assist the engagement manager and/or partner in the development of audit strategy, planning, review and reporting of audit findings for clients. The individual will work with audit staff remotely, on the client’s premises, or at a designated PKFOD office, managing the engagement and performing all appropriate audit procedures. Essential duties and qualifications may include (but are not limited to):

• Knowledge of auditing, accounting standards and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP, GAAS & SEC rules, where applicable).
• Apply technical skills, identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for audit engagements.
• Research complex accounting topics utilizing the Firm’s research tools (Engagement, Accounting Research Manager, PPC, ETools, etc.).
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand application of risk assessment process as it relates to the performance of audit procedures.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, footnotes and any supplemental information) and other client deliverables.
• Understand cash flow effects of complex activities (non-cash, acquisitions, etc.).
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations and determine reasonableness of variances.
• Seek to understand the client’s business as a whole, including competitors and trends, and show sensitivity to the client culture and business strategy.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide team with directions, play a key role in execution of audit procedures, from planning to wrap-up, and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Perform a detailed effective in-charge level review of the team’s work for finalization requirements.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in written form and be capable of writing detailed audit findings.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines; identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on the job training and constructive feedback to Interns and Staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university required.
• 1+ years’ of progressive audit experience in public accounting required.
• Current or previous experience auditing Government engagements required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required 150-credit coursework.
• Applied knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) for governments, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• General knowledge of the requirements of the Uniform Grant Guidance for federal compliance audits.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills.
• Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet client deliverables.
• Travel to various local client locations via personal vehicle may be required.

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