Audit Senior ~ EBP Auditing

MCCONNELL JONES GROUP
US - Texas - Houston
July 1, 2024

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Houston office - Houston, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Description

Who we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the 2nd largest African American owned CPA firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity-nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm's tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and 100% Remote with minimal travel (Preference is Houston, TX)

What you will do

The Audit Senior will work closely with an Audit Director and Audit Partners on comprehensive audits within the Employee Benefit Plan and assurance services of McConnell Jones. We conduct a variety of EBP audits for small organizations to Fortune 100 companies focusing primarily on 401k plans, but a growing demand for pension and health and welfare plans. This role will also include some auditing for our non-for-profit audit practice. Come and grow with us. Experience what it's like to be a valuable member of a team and not just a number! There's a reason we are on the Houston Best Places to Work list for 3 years running.

Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and consulting assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager/director, and partner.
Plan and organize audits; communicate with client management regarding timing of fieldwork and client assistance levels; and communicate effectively with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client.
Supervise staff auditors which includes directing and instructing staff, where applicable, in performing work and reviewing work papers.
Perform the necessary tasks to reduce the direct participation of supervisors, managers/directors or partners.
Assume responsibility for managing fieldwork, budgets and client deadlines.
Review and evaluate clients' internal controls.
Review financial statements and ACFR and all relevant disclosures.
Evaluate audit and accounting service procedures and recommend improvements in those systems.
Supervise multiple engagements simultaneously.
Perform other projects and duties as may be assigned.
As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

Qualifications

What you will need
Bachelor's degree and either holds a CPA or pursuing CPA track with eligible accounting credits.
Minimum 3 years of experience (public accounting experience preferred).
Experience working specifically with defined benefit pension OR Health and Welfare plans. Background in technical accounting of GAAP, FASB, GASB, FASAB and/or basic financial statements.
Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and audit software programs, including MS Office Suite and data analytics tools.
Good oral and written communication skills; good presentation skills required.

What we offer
Hybrid and remote (determined by position) work arrangements available.
Stipend reimbursement for home office equipment, cell phone and home internet.
Paid Time Off (PTO) is awarded each pay period.
11 paid company holidays with 3 floating.
Medical plan with HSA employer contribution, Dental, Vision available 1st of the month after start date.
Company paid Long Term Disability.
Company paid Life Insurance.
Paid Parental Leave.
401k with company match up to 4% and 100% vested from day one.
CPA and professional license & certification bonus.
CPA exam review benefit with Becker CPA.
Certification Reimbursement for CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
CPE paid for 40 hours per year.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
Fitness center available to Houston office employees.
Employee Referral bonus opportunities from $1,000 to $5,000 per hired referral.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.
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