Auditor

Job Description:

Auditor Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking an Auditor for an opportunity in Des Moines, IA. The Auditor will need to perform most engagements with little supervision. He or she will direct and review the work of staff members and are capable of making decisions on most accounting, tax, and auditing matters. When unusual situations arise, they present the pertinent information to the partners and follow their advice.

Responsibilities:

• Complete understanding and ability to follow the firm's policies and procedures
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff auditor(s)
• Develop quality client relationships and loyalty
• Be proficient at tax, accounting, and auditing research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm
• Possess a working knowledge of firm technology, including the use of computers, calendar, email, and the Internet; and the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and firm tax preparation and time and billing software
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the various phases of an audit engagement
• Monitor in-house and external deadlines to ensure compliance
• Provide management over a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work
• Achieve team and individual budgets and business plan/ performance objectives
• Manage project financials, including budgets, and work-in-process
• Maintain the highest technical and professional standard
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business and key risks
• Address situations before they become crises and develops solutions to avoid recurrence and present to partners
• Identify ways to maximize the relationship with clients and deliver added value
• Train, coach and develop auditing staff to upgrade their knowledge
• Be seen as a role model for auditing staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by partners

Qualifications:

• Involves work in the firm’s office or on the client's premises
• Work on the client's premises may require the use of the staff member’s personal car
• Must present a positive public image that enhances the client’s perception of the employee and the firm as a whole
• Occasional overtime hours expected
• Possession of strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Able to work effectively with staff members, managers, and clients

 About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the eighth consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 15th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 26 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.