Claims Auditor:

**Part-Time, Currently Hiring**

The Claims Auditor will serve a role in supporting the Internal Audit Department, providing a high level of service, quality, and responsibility, including (but not limited to):

• Reviewing all payments (aka claims) for clients for validity based on supporting documentation as is required by law for School Districts;
• Scanning and indexing all claims documents;
• Drafting reports;
• Maintaining strong client communications;
• Assisting in mailing, scanning, and following up of External Audit confirmations;
• Assisting with preparing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500);
• Mailing, filing, and faxing of documents;

Training will be provided in performing claims audits, school district accounting, various auditing techniques, as well as, all administrative responsibilities.

This position requires proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. The position requires the ability to travel to various school districts across Long Island. Punctuality and professionalism are essential as you will be working at the school district site and interfacing with various school district business personnel.

Staff Accountant – Auditor

**Currently hiring, experience preferred but not necessary.**

The Staff Accountant will serve as an integral part of assurance-related engagements by performing audit and related procedures commensurate with level of experience, including (but not limited to):

• Frequently contacting clients for relevant information;
• Updating confirmations and communicating with clients to get them prepared, signed, and mailed punctually;
• Internal controls testing and random sample generation for internal and external audit engagements;
• Performing substantive external audit procedures in low-risk audit areas, generally cash, fixed assets, accounts payable, and expenses, among other areas;
• Footing financial statements and other financial reports;
• Preparing management letter comments for audit areas tested;
• Promptly replying to, and satisfactorily clearing, review notes;
• Performing internal claims audit procedures in accordance with New York Education Law for school district and other clients; and
• Preparing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500).

As this position generally requires a relatively low level of relevant experience, it is expected that the Staff Accountant will focus his/her efforts on gaining on-the-job experience, attending educational seminars, and displaying an overall desire to learn and grow professionally.  Progression throughout the Staff Accountant’s tenure should be evident in terms of work product clarity, efficiency, and understanding.  It is required that the level of Staff Accountant possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Management/ Administration: 

The Staff Accountant will generally report directly to the Auditor in-charge of each engagement that he/she is assigned to.  The Staff Accountant will be given direction as to the projected length of time that certain projects and tasks should take and is expected to actively keep his/her direct in-charge Auditor aware of the Staff Accountant’s task status on a regular basis.  Similarly, the Staff Accountant is expected to inform relevant staff members when further education is necessary, or when formal training should be sought.  The Staff Accountant should develop an understanding of the various software packages utilized by Cerini & Associates within his/her first three months of employment, based on internal and external training sessions and ongoing experience. 

Teamwork:

The Staff Accountant is expected to always project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of him/herself and Cerini & Associates.  The Staff Accountant is expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude in communicating with clients and colleagues.  The Staff Accountant is expected to eagerly accept new responsibilities and inquire of higher level staff for additional tasks and work, as time allows.  The Staff Accountant is expected to complete his/her own work as provided by the in-charge Auditor. 

Development/Client Relations

The Staff Accountant is expected to display a general interest in the firm’s development and continued success by ensuring a quality work product and excellent client service.  The Staff Accountant is expected to begin developing long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients.  The Staff Accountant is expected to consider each client’s operations for the audit areas he/she is responsible for, and to begin making recommendations on how to improve systems and operations.  The Staff Accountant is expected to attend firm-sponsored functions and events, and to participate in some form of lower-level marketing activities that do not demand a significant amount of technical knowledge and experience. 

Eligibility:

• Masters in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam. CPA licensure is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.

• Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.

Staff Accountant – SED Audit & Consulting:

**Currently hiring, experience preferred but not necessary.**

This is an interesting and challenging position, incorporating both the completion of audits as well as consulting engagements. The Staff Accountant will be involved in the following:

Consulting Services:

• Working with special education providers to prepare cost reports, review spending patterns, assist in ensuring costs are properly being recorded, and filing appeals/waivers with the NY State Education Department;

• Helping clients through government audits;

• Functioning as outsourced accountants/controllers helping them to maximize profitability, advising on systems, providing financial analysis, preparing cash flows and budgeting, and helping them prepare for external audits;

• Involvement in fraud investigations and other forensic analysis; and

• Other projects that may arise from time to time

Assurance Services:

The staff accountant will serve as an integral part of assurance-related engagements by performing audit and related procedures commensurate with level of experience (but not limited to):

• Internal controls testing and random sample generation for internal and external audit engagements;

• Performing substantive external audit procedures;

• Assistance with the preparation of reports and tax filings (nonprofit)

• Preparing management letter comments and adjustments within the audit areas tested;

• Promptly replying to, and satisfactorily clearing, review notes; and

• Auditing Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs).

We are looking for an individual that is looking to grow with the Firm and take on additional responsibility as they develop and learn. Progression throughout the Staff Auditor’s tenure should be evident in terms of work product clarity, efficiency, and understanding.

Eligibility:

• Masters in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.

• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam. CPA licensure is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.

• Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.

Senior Auditor:

**Full-Time, Currently hiring, Bachelor’s Degree Required**

At Cerini & Associates, LLP we offer a different perspective on public accounting. We understand that work is one aspect of your life and not the only part of it. We strive for:

• A challenging work environment at a young, fast-paced, growth-oriented firm with opportunities for advancement and eventual partnership.
• An understanding management team that works with you to achieve a positive work/life balance.
• An environment where individuality is encouraged and where your opinions are sought-after, not silenced.
• Workplace flexibility with regards to standard workdays, in-office dress code, working remotely, and chargeable hours.

The Senior Auditor will be expected to be capable of performing essentially all audit and related procedures, including (but not limited to):

• Serving as the in-charge Auditor for any type of engagement, with an emphasis on non-profit and for-profit entities, schools, and/or employee benefit plans.
• Serve as an Auditor for high-risk, time-consuming engagements beneath a Supervisor or higher.
• Serving as the primary client liaison for all in-charge engagements.
• Scheduling in-charge engagements in a punctual and orderly fashion.
• Managing lower-level staff members on essentially all engagements.
• Developing testing strategies during the planning phase of in-charge engagements and completing planning documentation according to firm standards, GAAS, and best practices.
• Ensuring effective planning meetings take place before the start of each engagement.
• Completing internal controls documentation, risk assessment, testing and random sample generation for internal and external audit engagements.
• Performing substantive external audit procedures in moderate and high-risk audit areas, generally account receivable, revenue, debt, net assets/equity, and other areas.
• Conducting end of audit exit conferences with management for all in-charge engagements prior to leaving the field.
• Handling the reporting phases of engagements, including completing reporting documentation according to firm standards, GAAS, and best practices.
• Preparing financial statements and other financial reports for essentially all engagements on which he/she serves.
• Preparing management letters for essentially all engagements on which he/she serves.
• Promptly replying to, and satisfactorily clearing, review notes on work performed, including those for financial statements, management letters, and other financial reports, as applicable.
• Communicating with clients with regards to financial statements, management letters, required communications letters, Board reports/presentations, and other financial reports for essentially all engagements on which he/she serves in an effort to have final reports issues within firm-standard timeframes.
• Preparing and/or reviewing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500).

Eligibility:

• Masters in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.

• 3-5 years of audit experience in public accounting, preferably with non-profit, school, and/or employee benefit plan clients.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam. CPA licensure is preferred.
• Applied working knowledge of US GAAP and GAAS. GAGAS experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
• Familiarity with ProSystem fx Engagement is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research abilities.

Senior Tax Accountant:

**Full-Time, Currently hiring, Bachelor’s Degree Required**

Responsibilities:

The Senior Tax Accountant will provide services under the general supervision of Partners and Managers. They will be expected to will serve as the principal contact for most engagements they are assigned and will be primarily responsible for all services performed on these engagements. The Senior Tax Accountant will be expected to perform a wide variety of accounting, tax and consulting services for clients and will be expected to be able to perform essentially all tax and related procedures, including (but not limited to):

• Preparation of complex individual, corporate, partnership & fiduciary tax returns and underlying workpapers, including State and Local Tax (SALT) and potential international tax compliance in accordance with tax regulations;
• Review of individual, corporate, partnership & fiduciary tax returns and underlying workpapers prepared by staff accountants;
• Review and supervision of routine outsourced accounting services provided to clients as performed by staff accountants;
• Preparation and review of high-risk or complex areas of outsourced accounting services;
• Assist with tax controversy services, including resolution of tax notices and audits from taxing authorities;
• Understand and research basic to moderately complex tax concepts and apply to client situations; communicate results with clients;
• Provide innovative solutions to client accounting and consulting needs;

Special importance must be placed on the high level of responsibility the Senior Tax Accountant will have in managing their engagements. They are responsible for the quality, effectiveness, timeliness, and efficiency of essentially all engagements on which they serve. Delegation of responsibility may be limited to specific engagement areas or types. The Senior Tax Accountant is expected to eagerly accept their high level of responsibilities, and manage their own time effectively enough to minimize management’s involvement in their daily activities.

In addition to the above, the Senior Tax Accountant is also expected to actively participate in the firm’s development and continued success and should continue to ensure that a quality work product and excellent client service are always provided. As such, the Senior Tax Accountant will have certain management and development responsibilities, which include (but are not limited to):

• Keep management aware of progress on engagements on a regular basis, including length of time to completion and unresolved matters;
• Responsible for training and guiding Staff Tax Accountants for their engagements, including delegating appropriate levels of work, following up on unresolved matters, and enhancing lower-level staff members’ understanding of accounting and tax law;
• Involved in providing input into performance reviews and goals of lower-level staff members that have worked on the Senior Tax Accountant’s engagements;
• Attend firm-sponsored functions and events, client-sponsored functions and events, and other networking events.
• Serve an important role in firm marketing activities, including serving on, and truly participating in, one or more of the various marketing committees in place; actively contributing to the content and form of the firm’s newsletters and website; and gaining enhanced networking experience;
• Project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of themselves and Cerini & Associates.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

The Senior Tax Accountant should have the following qualifications and job skills:

• Self-motivated and independent;
• Developed project management and communication skills;
• Strong work ethic and professionalism;
• Ability to manage and inspire a culture of teamwork with engagement team members;
• Experienced in various technology packages; experience in ProSystem FX Tax Preparation, Axcess, Engagement and Practice Management a plus. Strong Quickbooks skills a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience researching tax matters and making recommendations to clients and management for application of tax law;
• 4-6 years professional tax experience in various industries; experience in health care, technology, construction, real estate, professional services and financial services a plus. Experience with high net worth individuals and pass-through taxation a plus.

• Masters in Accounting or 150 credit hours in accounting from an accredited college/university is required.

• Current active CPA License a plus; required to be eligible to sit for exam. Alternative credential (Enrolled Agent) acceptable.

Contact Stacie Jobanputra, Lead Office Administrator for more information at sjobanputra@cerinicpa.com