Senior Audit Associate- Higher Education (Remote Eligible)
Eide Bailly

Job Info

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About the team

Who We Are

Eide Bailly is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. We have over 40 offices in 14 states across the Midwest and western United States and offer our staff and Partners the opportunity to serve a variety of industries. Founded in 1917, our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we pride ourselves on supporting our employees to help them achieve their goals and pursue their interests both in the office and at home. At Eide Bailly we are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and most importantly, having fun while we do it!

 

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Eide Bailly we believe respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress. Our culture focuses on collaboration to achieve career growth. Innovation is highly encouraged, which is where programs like our EB Xchange originate. This program allows interested tax and audit employees to complete a rotation into a specialty area. We promote happy employees by making work/life balance a priority along with being actively involved in our communities. Our dedication to service can be seen through the Firm's decision to match charitable donations made by employees, as well as providing opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. Most importantly, we like to have fun! We offer a professional and fun work environment with frequent lunch and learns, socials, contests, outings and other events.

Job you will do

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Senior Associate- Higher Education might include the following:

• Attend a client engagement meeting with a client in Higher Education to determine timelines and goals of an audit. This role will support these clients for both the Boise and Southern CA markets.
• Work with the audit team to ensure completion of the audit engagement -- including gathering information, planning and risk assessment, assigning tasks, reviewing higher risk areas, compiling client financial data and report writing (as needed), and communicating results with the client.
• Research business trends in order to professionally represent the company and apply this knowledge to the client's solutions, potentially developing new or additional business for the Firm.
• Provide financial analysis upon completion of fieldwork in an effort to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Train and mentor Audit Interns or new Associates on projects; review staff work.
• Prepare high risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Network, build relationships and attract new clients or business to the Firm.
• Attend training seminars, professional development and networking events.

Who You Are

• You have prior Audit experience working with Higher Education clients (required). Additional experience in general Governmental audit preferred, as this role could assist with some governmental clients as well.
• Experience with auditing the Student Financial Assistance Cluster preferred.
• You are inquisitive and enjoy learning about various client business processes and traveling to different locations to help clients (Travel may be required at times).
• You like developing others and providing constructive feedback to other team members.
• You are a multi-tasking master, and there has never been a deadline you could not meet.
• You have knowledge of and exposure to a variety of industries, including government.
• You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and have 2+ years of experience in public accounting audit work. An active CPA license or pursing a CPA license is preferred.
• This role may be remote based or located at one of our Eide Bailly offices including Boise, ID or Southern CA.

 

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future.

 

What to Expect Next

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or our About Us page.

 

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