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Assurance - Senior Analyst – Engagement Support Center

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

The opportunity

The Engagement Support Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work to our audit clients. This position assists the Assurance team by supervising and performing quality checks on audit reporting and documentation tasks. As an Assurance Experienced Analyst, you will help supervise Assurance Analysts and perform detail review of audit procedures on private companies executed in accordance with the audit plan based on EY audit methodologies on related engagements as an important member of the Engagement Support Center, supporting our client facing teams remotely, and assigned to various clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Supervise audit procedures performed by Assurance Analysts

• Manages the administration of audit documentation as directed by the client service team

• Performs detail review of audit documentation prepared by Assurance Analysts

• Documents clearly and accurately the execution of audit procedures as defined by the engagement objectives, and planned audit approach as per the EY audit methodology

• Follows through on engagement team requests in a timely fashion, and manages expectations regarding the timing of audit work-related deliverables

• Timely communicates identified exceptions or non-reoccurring situations to the client service delivery team for resolution

• Ensures quality in delivering client service by supervising the execution of the audit procedures as defined and informing the client service team of the status of audit procedures

• Discusses moderately complex accounting and auditing issues with engagement team. Analyzes evidence, reaches conclusions, interprets and applies standards, identifies non-compliance while applying a balanced view of all client matters.

• Follows well-defined processes, procedures and protocols as defined by EY assurance systems and leadership. Unusual non-reoccurring situations are discussed with client service team members

• Assists Assurance Analysts in reaching their full potential by training and developing them, willingly addressing questions, contributing constructively as a coach and providing timely on-the-job feedback

• Works with team members to set goals and responsibilities as it relates to their specific work on their team

• Senior Analyst are required to perform the essential functions of the job and the job workload may change depending on cycles of busy season

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience working with accounting and auditing concepts

• Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills

• Experience supervising others in the context of accounting and/or auditing

• Ability to monitor and manager project milestone deadlines and budget requirements

• Ability to analyze technical matters / issues related to accounting guidelines and principles

• Ability to perform research and write technical accounting memos

• Confidence working with a remote team and ability to oversee and direct resources in a manager service environment

• Attention to detail and diligence in resolution of issues

• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise

• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

• Ability to learn new software tools

To qualify for the role you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline

• 2+ years of accounting or auditing experience

• Eligibility for US CPA licensure in your work state

• Proven project management skills

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to management

• The flexibility to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits of financial statements applying US GAAP

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $48,000 to $98,200. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $57,500 to $111,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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