Job Summary:

The Assurance Experienced Associate, Public Housing Authority partners with Senior Consultants and Managers on client projects and engagements to assist in delivering accounting, audit, and management consulting services to clients.
 

Job Duties:

Performs basic bookkeeping for clients including entering trial balances, making entry adjustments as needed, verifying trial balance amounts, and setting up electronic files to support client  Applies knowledge and application of Finance standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products Provides strong written work products including workpapers that meets the client’s requirements and Finance quality standards Answers basic client questions or consults with seniors to provide responses Applies principles and knowledge of professional standards and the ability to document and communicate and understanding and application or professional standards on an engagement May make basic constructive suggestions to improve the client’s programs and policies Researches basic and intermediate accounting topics and public housing topics; forms an initial opinion on the treatment independently Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in public or private accounting firm, required Basic bookkeeping and experience making entries, work in audit, preferred

License/Certifications:

Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required

Software:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred 

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to follow instructions as directed Ability to work effectively in a team setting  Takes appropriate actions without being asked Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range:  $70,000 - $85,000
Colorado Range:   $70,000 - $85,000
Illinois Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Maryland Range: $70,000 - $85,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $85,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $85,000  
Washington Range:  $70,000 - $85,000
Washington DC Range: $70,000 - $85,000