Audit (Assurance) Experienced Senior, Palo Alto, CA-0001V

Description Ernst & Young's commitment to the quality and integrity of our audits is exemplified by our global audit methodology and our thorough quality controls that are applied to every client engagement. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, these enable us to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for an excellent career opportunity as an Assurance Senior.

Responsibilities
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction. Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year. Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance. Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.

Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.

Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.

Develop an understanding of E&Y's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services.

Qualifications

To qualify, candidates must have:

* an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient course work to achieve CPA certification upon passing the examination
* a minimum of3-4 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
* excellent project management skills
* advanced written and verbal communication skills
* a dedication to teamwork and leadership
* integrity within a professional environment

The successful candidate will be required to meet CPA certification, or must be actively preparing to pass the CPA examination.