McConnell & Jones is seeking a staff auditor for its Houston office.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC DUTIES (LIST IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
•  Performs detailed audit procedures on financial statement account balances, prepares and adjusts work papers from clients’ trial balance
•  Identifies potential management letter comments
•  Researches accounting issues
•  Recognizes potential problem areas in specific engagements and discusses them with engagement supervisor
•  Participates in the engagement planning process
•  Performs other accounting, auditing, and consulting duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Well-rounded knowledge of accounting principles; knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards (GAS Yellow Book) and Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards (GAGAS) a plus, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
•  Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs
•  Good oral and written communication skills
•  Either holds a current and valid certified public accountant’s license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
•  Good time management and organizational skills
•  Some travel may be required

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 3.5 or higher GPA in major preferred; advanced degree preferred. Must have completed requirements to sit for CPA exam.
•  Zero to one year audit experience in the commercial, governmental, non-profit sectors or benefit plan audit experience a plus

 

Submitted by Paul Nabhan