Assurance Manager

KRS CPAs, LLC is a growing CPA firm located in Paramus, NJ seeking an Assurance Manager with 7-10+ years’ experience to join our team. As an Assurance Manager , you’ll be responsible for supervising, directing and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work and “wrap-up” stages of an Audit client engagement. You will also be expected to; communicate accounting and audit issues to clients, review and analyze U.S. GAAP financial statements and financial projections, prepare and review audit work papers while understanding and utilizing KRS’ Assurance/Audit methodology. The ideal candidate will be able to meet these expectations, and be considered for a potential Assurance/Audit Partner role.

KRS CPAs, LLC is a winner of consecutive NJBIZ and Accounting Today "Best Places to Work" awards. We value our employees and are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Leading and supervising the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines.
• Manage multiple engagements concurrently while efficiently meeting client deadlines
• GAAP - Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles.
• GAAS - Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement
• Creating and track engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
• Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
• Work with engagement team to make recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Train team on assurance procedures
• Review workpapers and provide written/verbal feedback
• Conduct constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations

Preferred Qualifications / Requirements:

• Active CPA License (required)
• 7-10+ years with public accounting audit
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Accounting (Masters a plus)
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel)
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (Engagement Manager) preferred
• Experience managing staff
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional analytical, technical, and auditing skills including knowledge in US GAAP and GAAS rules and standards
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
  

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy (PTO), summer hours, and holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life & ADD Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• Dress for Your Day Attire
• Exceptional company culture, frequent team events
• Equal Opportunity Employer