Staff Accountant – Audit & Attestation

Job Description

Junior Auditor | Wei, Wei & Co., LLP

The Tone:
This is an entry-level position at Wei, Wei & Co., LLP. The firm provides specialized attestation and consulting engagements, including compilations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, audits, and financial due diligence, for a diverse client base. This role is crucial for supporting client engagements by performing audit fieldwork, conducting financial and compliance tests, and preparing necessary documentation and reports. Operating under the direct supervision of experienced professionals, the Junior Auditor will develop independent judgment in managing varied workloads and recommending procedural enhancements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Team: Reports directly to Supervisor/Manager/Partner
• Mission: Ensures the integrity and compliance of client financial records through audit procedures and comprehensive reporting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engagement Performance: Execute various attestation and consulting engagements for clients, including but not limited to compilations, reviews, agreed-upon procedures, audits, and financial due diligence. All procedures must be performed in strict accordance with professional standards such as AICPA, ISA, and PCAOB.
• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment: Plan the audit fieldwork necessary for conducting internal control evaluations and designing audit tests. This includes assessing internal control risk and thoroughly evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of existing internal controls within client systems.
• Financial & Compliance Testing: Conduct comprehensive internal control reviews, alongside detailed financial and compliance audit tests. The objective is to accurately determine the current financial status and adherence to regulations for each assigned client.
• Documentation, Issue Resolution & Reporting Support: Perform specific audit procedures and meticulously prepare all required work papers, clearly documenting the procedures executed. This role also involves identifying, developing, and documenting audit issues, and actively assisting in the preparation of a draft audit report and other comprehensive written reports that include findings, questionable costs, and recommendations aligning with professional and firm standards.
• Client Communication & Final Reporting: Engage in direct communication with clients to request various essential materials, statements, and work papers necessary for the engagement. Following the review of these materials, compose the required summary memos and prepare Finalized Reports for Client Distribution, ensuring they fully align with internal reports protocol.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, or a closely related field; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 months to 1 year of experience in accounting or audit work.
• Skills: Knowledge of preparing financial statements, knowledge of compiling financial statements, excellent analytical skills, and strong communication skills.
• Bonus: Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred due to the Firm’s client base.