Audit Staff

Company Overview

Since its inception in 1969, Halt, Buzas & Powell (HB&P) has provided Washington DC area businesses, individuals, and not-for-profits with quality accounting, auditing, tax, outsourced accounting, management systems and management consulting services. Our clients enjoy improved operations, advanced business systems and a partner that is committed to enhancing their growth and profitability.

HB&P is built on the core values of trust, integrity and a commitment to our client’s success. We believe that recruiting and retaining truly exceptional people is the first step in delivering on this important promise. We are seeking to fill the following positions for our growing Alexandria, VA.  A variety of challenging assignments and a boundless career track with HB&P awaits the best and brightest candidate.

So if you’re looking to bring your top-notch skills, education, and experience to a company that was voted one of the region’s “Best Places to Work”, as honored by the Washington Business Journal, we want to hear from you!   Job DescriptionAudit Staff level: 0-2 years of experience$50,000 - $60,000Responsibilities of both Staff Auditor: Carry out the day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients Attentive in following audit engagement instructions provided by supervisors Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to supervisors Identify performance improvement opportunities Interact with clients to ensure that information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient Develop an understanding of client’s business Assist with preparation of financial statements

Job Requirements

Requirements and Desired Qualifications: Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with at least a 3.0 GPA will be considered for Audit staff opportunities. Undergraduate degree in Accounting and working towards CPA certification Recent public accounting experience Excellent analytical, technical and auditing skills Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Proficiency in Microsoft Office products Able to meet challenging client requirements and deadlines Knowledge of computerized audit preparation software

Skills:Public Accounting Audit, Accounting, Process Improvement, Reporting Research Results, Analyzing Information, Verbal Communication, Informing others, Client Relationships, Problem Solving, Objectivity.

Additional experience preferred but not required: Audit experience with nonprofit organizations Familiarity with OMB Circular A133

Interpersonal Skills/Characteristics: Foster efficient, innovative, team-oriented work environment Steady, focused individual with a high level of integrity and commitment to quality client service Ability to perform in a collaborative, team environment, also independently and responds to tight deadlines Demonstrates the highest ethical and professional standards as promised in the firms client service statement

Benefits:

 

We offer a competitive compensation/benefits package, including cash benefit allowance per year, medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, matching 401(k), 40 hours of CPE, paid garage parking, life insurance, long-term disability, cafeteria plan, CPA exam bonus, and more. Visit our careers page on our website at: cpas4you.com

These opportunities will be filled quickly so apply today through Monster or send cover letter and resume directly to:  careers@cpas4you.com   Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.