TCA Job Opportunities

Staff Auditor 

TCA – Pittsburgh, PA 

Job description 

Purpose 

The purpose of the staff associate is to objectively obtain, examine, analysis and evaluate evidence regarding assertions about economic events to determine the financial status of entities and effectively communicate the results to interested users. 

Products 

To perform attestation services, and understand and comply with professional standards so that the attestation meets user needs for the client’s audited financial statements. 

Statistics 

• Number of on time and accurately completed attestation services 

• Number of attestation services completed within established assigned budget 

• Percent of total hours that are billable 

Minimum Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in accountancy (preferably with 150 credit hours), Desire, ability, and standing to successfully receive licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth. The expectation is that licensure will be accomplished within four years of employment. 

• Proficiency with mathematical compilation, statistical calculation, and MS Excel spreadsheet presentation 

• Effective oral communications to foster office - client cooperation and written communications to document work 

• This is an entry-level position. While no experience is required, it is desirable to have familiarity with public accounting practice through internship or previous employment 

Attestation Services: The staff associate will examine and analyze accounting records and financial information to determine financial status of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within an organization and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. * Reviews data about material assets, net assets, liabilities, revenue and support, expenditures and change in net assets. 

• Analyzes reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures, to determine financial condition

• Inspects account books and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of US generally accepted accounting principles to record transactions 

• Inspects bank account reconciliations, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks 

• Reviews asset utilization, prior audit recommendation implementation, and recommends changes in operations and financial activities 

• Analyzes data for deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies 

• Analyzes operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred, to project future revenues and expenses, using computer 

• Examines and analyzes budgets, and prepares reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs 

• Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries, makes necessary adjustments (including but not limited to: cash to accrual accounting), analyzes any additional economic events that may be material to the financial statements of the organization 

• Assists client preparation of financial position (balance sheet), statement of activities (profit and loss statement), statement of cash flows, schedule of functional expenses, amortization and depreciation schedules, and other financial reports 

• Accurately reconciles cash (banking) accounts 

• Surveys establishment operations to ascertain efficiency of operation and condition of internal controls 

• Understand independence requirements for attestation services and complies with them 

• Understands professional skepticism and reasonable assurance and their application to attestation management 

• Performs tasks with due professional care 

• Understands audit risk and materiality 

• Can perform substantive testing, identify warning signs of fraud or illegal acts, can gather appropriate evidential materials for assessment of financial assertions, and can perform analytical assessments of such materials 

• Can prepare appropriate documentation of attestation process through workpaper compilation and management

Miscellaneous: Performs assigned duties in a timely and accurate manner, * Understands and can use company software applications (e.g. Quickbooks, MS Office, Tax Relief, Etc.) 

• Reads manuals and implements appropriately 

• Understands the audit (attestation) process 

• Familiarity with FASB, GAAP (e.g. SFAS, APBO, ARB, Etc.), GAAS (e.g. SAS, SSARS, Etc.), GASB (e.g. Single Audit Act of 1984 & OMB Circular A-133, Etc.) 

• Familiarity with and concurrence to AICPA rules, regulations, and code of conduct 

• Familiarity with and concurrence to firm policies, procedures, and core values 

• Other duties as assigned 

General Competencies 

• Oral Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, understanding the audience and nature of the information, makes clear and convincing oral presentations, listens to others with attention to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately  

• Written Communication: Recognizes and uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling; communicates information in a succinct and organized manner, and produces written information which may include technical materials that is appropriate for the intended audience 

• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implication of decisions, and commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals 

• Planning and Evaluation: Organizes tasks, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; coordinates with others to accomplish goals, monitors progress, and evaluates outcomes 

• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that interpret facts, data, or other information, and analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions 

• Technology Applications: Uses office equipment effectively; uses computer and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format 

• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives to make appropriate recommendations 

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows courtesy, empathy, and politeness to others; develops and maintains relationships; effectively dealing difficult, hostile, or distressed individuals; relates well to people of varied backgrounds and situations, and is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences 

• Self-Management: Sets and adheres to well-defined and realistic time frames within which to accomplish tasks in a timely manner 

• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations such as tight deadlines or hostile individuals 

• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment, team spirit, and works with others to achieve goals 

• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provides information or assistance, including resolving of problems, and satisfying expectations; knowledgeable about available resources, and committed to providing quality services 

• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers to assess needs, provides information or assistance, including resolving of problems, and satisfying expectations; knowledgeable about available resources, and committed to providing quality services 

• Confidentiality: Able to keep confidences. Does not gossip. Is a calming (not an incendiary) influence 

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary 

Salary: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour depending on experience 

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week 

Benefits: 

• Flexible schedule 

• Work from home 

Physical setting: 

• Office 

Schedule: 

• 8 hour shift 

• Monday to Friday 

Travel requirement: 

• Travel 

Experience: 

• Auditing: 1 year (Required) 

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) 

Ability to Commute: 

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Required) 

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219