Accounts Payable Auditor:

**Part-Time, Currently Hiring**

The 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 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 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

**Full-Time, 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 – Tax:

**Full-Time, Currently hiring, experience preferred but not necessary.**

Responsibilities:

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

• Responsible for in-house bookkeeping;
• Entering cash transactions;
• Reconciling bank and other financial accounts in a timely matter;
• Maybe called upon to do bookkeeping services on-site which include cash reconciliations;
• Preparation of quarterly payroll tax returns, W-3/W-2 package and Form 1099’s;
• Responsible for the collection of information and the timely and accurate preparation of sales tax returns;
• Coordinate workpapers to assist in the preparation of corporate & Partnership returns;
• May prepare low-level returns;
• Import trial balance in Prosystems;
• Assist in the preparation of compiled financial statements;
• Preparation of basic returns.

As this position generally requires a relatively low level of relevant experience, it is expected that the Tax Accountant will focus his/her efforts on gaining on-the-job experience, attending educational seminars (both internally and externally), and displaying an overall desire to learn and grow professionally. Progression throughout the Tax Accountant’s tenure should be evident in terms of work product clarity, efficiency, and understanding.

Management/Administration:

The Tax Accountant will generally report directly to the Manager in charge of each engagement that he/she is assigned to. The Tax 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 Manager aware of the Tax Accountants task status on a regular basis. Similarly, the Tax Accountant is expected to inform relevant staff members when further education is necessary, or when formal training should be sought. The Tax Accountant can reasonably expect to spend at least half of his/her time at client locations. The Tax 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. Over the course of his/her tenure, it is anticipated that the Tax Accountant will take part in twenty to twenty-five client engagements, excluding busy season.

Teamwork:

The Tax Accountant is expected to always project a positive image (in terms of attitude, appearance, and professionalism) of him/herself and Cerini & Associates.

The Tax Accountant is expected to maintain a positive and respectful attitude in communicating with clients and colleagues. The Tax Accountant is expected to eagerly accept new responsibilities and inquire of higher level staff for additional tasks and work, as time allows. The Tax Accountant is expected to complete his/her own work as provided by the in-charge manager.

Development/Client Relations:

The Tax 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 Tax Accountant is expected to begin developing long-term, professional relationships with assigned clients. The Tax Accountant is expected to consider each client’s operations for the tax areas he/she is responsible for, and to begin making recommendations on how to improve systems and operations. The Tax 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.

Senior Auditor:

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

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.

Audit Supervisor – SED Department:

The Audit Supervisor represents a transitionary role between focusing on client-centric activities and those of the firm. The Audit Supervisor will be expected to begin developing skills needed to migrate to the role of Audit Manager. The Audit Supervisor will function as the in-charge Auditor for most engagements that he/she serves on. The Audit Supervisor will serve as the principal contact for most engagements that he/she serves on, and will be ultimately responsible for all services performed for in-charge engagements. The distinction between the Audit Supervisor and a Senior Auditor is in the depth of understanding of the firm’s client base and issues that it is facing and an ability to effectively and efficiently manage a larger and more diverse client base than a Senior Auditor. The Audit Supervisor will also generally be most responsible for higher-risk, higher-profile, and new clients. The Audit Supervisor 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 minimal guidance from management for in-charge engagements;
• Serve as an Auditor for high-risk, time-consuming engagements beneath a Manager 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, including (but not limited to): overseeing and reviewing their work on a consistent basis; providing feedback as to their performance and areas for improvement; educating them on accounting and accounting concepts that they are not familiar with; and properly delegating appropriate levels of work based on their abilities and workloads.
• Developing testing strategies (with only top-level input from Managers and above) 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 accounts receivable, revenue, debt, net assets, 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 from Managers and above, including those for financial statements, management letters, and other financial reports, as applicable;
• Communicating with clients with regards to financial statements, management letters, SAS 114 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;
• Assisting management in presenting financial information to client governing bodies; and
• Reviewing nonprofit information returns (IRS Form 990 and New York State CHAR500).

In addition to engagements on which the Audit Supervisor directly serves as the in-charge Auditor, the Audit Supervisor will serve a crucial position on many other client engagements in a supervisory capacity, which includes the following responsibilities:

• Helping to coordinate the staffing patterns for multiple engagements with management;
• Helping to coordinate scheduling of engagements with management and Senior and Staff I, II, and III (when applicable) Auditors;
• Reviewing detailed working papers and providing feedback to staff members to assist in completing their audit responsibilities efficiently and effectively; and
• Assisting in the development of reviews of assigned staff members and all engagements that are to be reviewed pursuant to the firm’s review policies and procedures.
• Get involved in Firm development and growth through involvement in marketing activities

Eligibility:

• Four-year Accounting degree from an accredited college/university is required.
• 5 to 8 years of audit experience in public accounting, preferably with non-profit organizations and/or schools
  CPA licensure
• 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.

Tax Manager

The Tax Manager is a key role within the Firm, acting as a key client contact and also being a resource to the staff. The Tax Manager will work closely with the Firm partners to develop departmental systems, to establish protocols, to assess Firm resources and needs, to assist in Firm growth and development, staff training, and to manage client relationships. From an tax engagement perspective, The Tax Manager will help to design tax approaches, manage engagements and staffing, review workpapers, work closely with staff at all levels (intern to supervisors), interface with clients, assist with client presentations, perform original testing, and more. As a local firm, at times the Tax Manager will have to roll up their sleeves and be involved in testing of various audit areas. We anticipate the Audit Manager will perform the following responsibilities:

Client Service:

• Managing multiple client engagements, interfacing with the clients and keeping the audits on track;
• Assist tax staff with higher risk audit areas (whether performing work directly or working with staff);
• Filling in on engagements when appropriate staffing is not in place;
• Develop tax plans/approaches, testing strategies, etc. for each engagement in conjunction with partner and staff;
• Serving as key client relationship manager for assigned clients;
• Assisting with staff scheduling of engagements;
• Managing lower-level staff members on essentially all engagements, including (but not limited to): overseeing and reviewing their work on a consistent basis; providing feedback as to their performance and areas for improvement; educating them on accounting and accounting concepts that they are not familiar with; and properly delegating appropriate levels of work based on their abilities and workloads.
• Ensuring effective planning meetings take place before the start of each engagement;
• Conducting end of audit exit conferences with management for all in-charge engagements;
• Assisting with technical and quality reviews of engagements where the Tax Manager is not assigned to the engagement;
• Review financial reporting, management letters/SAS-114 reports, Board reports, and tax filings for engagements he/she is assigned to and, where necessary, get involved in writing reports;
• Be responsive to the needs of client and staff and provide value in each relationship;
• Communicating with clients with regards to financial statements, management letters, SAS 114 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;
• Assisting partners in presenting financial information to client governing bodies.

In addition to engagements on which the Tax Manager works, the Tax Manager will serve a crucial position on many other client engagements in a supervisory capacity, which includes the following responsibilities:

• Helping to coordinate the staffing patterns for multiple engagements with the rest of the management team and seniors;
• Reviewing detailed working papers and providing feedback to staff members to assist in completing their audit responsibilities efficiently and effectively and provide on-going feedback to staff;
• Assist in the on-going development and growth of the department through shared ideas, staff education, on-going research, technology enhancements, and more;
• Stay abreast of changing regulations within accounting in general and also within the education/government sectors;
• Assisting in the development of reviews of assigned staff members and all engagements that are to be reviewed pursuant to the firm’s review policies and procedures;
• Get involved in Firm development and growth through involvement in marketing activities.

Eligibility:

• A minimum of a Four-year Accounting degree from an accredited college/university is required.
• 7 to 12 years of audit/internal audit experience in public accounting, preferably with non-profit organizations and/or schools.
• CPA licensure.
• 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.

Growth Opportunity:

• The Tax Manager has opportunity for a career path that leads to partner within 3 to 5 years.

Internships:

**Currently Hiring**

The Internship Program at Cerini & Associates is designed for college students who are in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of their five-year accounting degree. We offer a friendly, exciting, professional work environment located in Western Suffolk County for all intern positions. We were founded and built by former Big 4 professionals and we are focused on providing the highest quality services in a casual firm environment. Our employees are from a diverse background and are encouraged to share their experiences with one another. Our program provides students with the opportunity to have an experience with a rapidly growing firm with increasing career opportunities.

We have a challenging internship program which provides an overview of all areas of our firm. Responsibilities will typically include:

• Internal Controls Testing
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Tax Return Preparation
• Internal Audit Procedures
• Healthcare Consulting
• Special Marketing Projects
• Compilations and Reviews
• Audit and Tax Correspondence
• Accounting and Tax Research

We work in a “paperless” environment, using advanced accounting and tax software, which encourages our professionals to work intelligently.

Interns will be provided training sessions geared towards their responsibilities, the accounting profession, and industry-specific topics.

As an intern, you will be working with all members of the firm and you will be provided with timely and relevant feedback from senior members of the firm.

Interns are provided with a mentor (someone who has graduated within the past two years) and are encouraged to work with this person as an ongoing resource throughout their internships and beyond.

We believe that our success is directly attributed to our belief in a real work/life balance.

Our goal is to encourage and build the next generation of accounting professionals.

• Real-world experience. At C&A, you won’t only be sitting in a cubicle throughout your internship; you’ll be in the field with staff members, learning and engaging with our clients. You’ll be provided training sessions geared toward your responsibilities, the accounting profession, and industry-specific topics.
• Camaraderie. You will be provided with a mentor—someone who has graduated recently—and will be encouraged to work with this individual as an ongoing resource during and after your internship.
• Diversity. Our interns typically work on an array of projects, including tax return preparation; financial statement preparation; internal controls testing; marketing projects; research, and more. Stapling and Solitaire are not part of your job.
• Fun. Annually, C&A hosts the Intern Olympics, a series of games that will make you laugh, challenge you, and help introduce you to our firm, our staff, and what we’re all about.

Why C&A:

• Experienced: Located in Bohemia, NY, C&A operates with a staff of nearly 50. Operating with a “Big 4” mentality, our Partners and many of our staff members have worked at one of the Big 4, with over 50% of our staff coming from large-tier firms.
• Flexible: Our staff members enjoy dress down-Fridays, casual summers, remote access, flex-scheduling, and more.
• Different: Whether you’re sitting in the office designed as a dungeon, or learning about our unique approach to client work, we pride ourselves on our innovative and supportive firm culture.

Intern Olympics:

Each year C&A hosts its very own Olympic games. Interns and new staff will have the opportunity to team up with other staff members for fun filled games ranging from trivia (C&A style) to chair racing. It’s a great way to get to know everyone and learn more about the firm!

Contact Stacie Jobanputra, Senior Office Operations Coordinator for more information at sjobanputra@cerinicpa.com