Accountant-Audit & Assurance Acuity Business & Tax Advisors Ogden, UT Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Qualifications General ledger reconciliation Accounting software Bachelor's degree GAAS Attention to detail GAAP Accounting standards Full Job Description Accountant - Audit & Assurance We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our team with a strong background in audit and assurance services. The ideal candidate will have public accounting experience and be comfortable managing assurance engagements, working directly with clients, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and evaluating accounting processes and internal controls. Responsibilities Plan and perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements. Perform substantive testing, analytical procedures, and testing of account balances and transactions. Obtain an understanding of client accounting processes and internal controls, perform walkthroughs, and evaluate control design and effectiveness. Identify engagement risks and assist in developing appropriate audit procedures. Prepare complete, well-documented audit and assurance workpapers. Analyze trial balances, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Prepare and review financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Research and resolve accounting and assurance issues as they arise during engagements. Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, discuss findings, and keep engagements on schedule. Identify accounting process and internal-control improvements and communicate recommendations to clients. Manage multiple engagements and client deadlines simultaneously. Review the work of junior team members and provide coaching and technical guidance, as appropriate. Work closely with managers and partners on complex accounting and assurance matters. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. 2-5+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience performing audit and assurance engagements. Public accounting experience strongly preferred. Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards. Experience preparing audit workpapers and financial statements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet client deadlines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/audit software. Preferred Qualifications CPA license, CPA candidate, or eligibility to sit for the CPA examination. Experience performing both audit and review engagements. Experience with compilation engagements. Experience assessing internal controls and identifying control deficiencies. Experience reviewing workpapers and supervising or mentoring junior accounting staff. Experience serving as the day-to-day contact for assurance clients. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who understands both the accounting and investigative sides of assurance work—someone who can look beyond whether an account reconciles, understand the underlying processes and controls, identify risk, obtain appropriate supporting evidence, document conclusions, and communicate issues clearly to clients and the engagement team.

Compensation & Benefits Salary Range:

$70,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications Compensation will be based on the candidate's public accounting and assurance experience, ability to independently manage audit and review engagements, CPA licensure or progress toward licensure, technical accounting knowledge, and experience supervising or reviewing the work of other team members. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package along with opportunities for professional development and advancement within the firm.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

Ogden, UT 84401 (Required)

Work Location:

In person