Audit Senior~ Non-Profit industry auditing

Who we are At McConnell Jones, in business 36 years with 160 employees and 5 locations, 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, 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 Position can be 100% remote U.
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based.
Preference for Houston, Dallas, Austin, TX or Durham, NC.
Salary: $75,000 - $92,000 (depending on experience) What you will do Our financial statement Audit Seniors enjoy a collaborative environment with a highly knowledgeable audit team working with a variety of clients and industries from Fortune 1000 to Fortune 50.
This Audit Senior position will focus primarily on audit duties for non-profit audit engagements.
You will leverage your CPA firm financial statement auditing experience to make an impact on our client offerings.
Current active CPA license is ideal but CPA eligibility, and plans to obtain, is 2nd best! We have more clients than we can support currently and we're adding to our team.
It's an exciting time to be part of the MJ team with our growth.
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.
Assure that the audit work papers contain corroborating evidence to support the objectives.
Assign work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.
Review financial statements and ACFR and all relevant disclosures.
Research complex accounting issues and provide manager/director with possible solutions.
Evaluate audit and accounting service procedures and recommend improvements in those systems.
As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.
What you will need Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience (public accounting experience preferred).
Either holds a current and valid CPA license or is working toward obtaining the license by taking and passing the applicable state CPA exam.
Strong technical accounting knowledge of financial statements for Non-Profit organizations.
Background in technical accounting of GAAP, FASB, GASB, and/or basic financial statements.
Background in auditing standards of GAAS, GAGAS/Yellow Book, AICPA, and/or GAO.
Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting software, and audit software programs.
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.