Sentient an Ascend Company is a fast-growing accounting outsourcing firm serving a diverse portfolio of clients across the United States. S. and India, we specialize in delivering fully customized accounting solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of CPA firms.
Leveraging the power of AI, process automation, and a scalable suite of services, Sentient empowers CPA firms to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and focus on strategic growth. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that our clients receive accurate, timely, and value-driven support.
We are proud to be an Ascend Partner Firm, one of the top CPA firms in the U.As a full time audit professional, you would be the main point of contact from Sentient for the client assigned and be responsible for all the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), along with managing day-to-day operations of those clients.
You will be involved in various engagement types , including Reviews, Audits, and Compilations , ensuring thorough and compliant execution of each engagement.
Ensure the team delivers timely and high-quality work, as per the audit methodology and in line with the client expectations.
Proactively discuss workflow management with the client,
allocating professionals to the assigned work and monitoring performance against standards. Standardize audit processes along with leveraging best practices across client/ engagements or beyond.
Help team members grow by encouraging them to actively contribute to the team.
Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback and training.
Contribute to technical and soft-skills training to continually develop the team’s skills.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and internal policies.
Resolve complex accounting/ auditing issues and provide guidance on technical matters.
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Articleship with other Big4 or mid-tier accounting firms
Qualified candidates - 5+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits
Non-Qualified candidates - 7+ years of relevant work experience in US Audits
Expert knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Proficiency in using various audit tools and applications
Effective interpersonal, risk management, facilitation and presentation skills
Project management, leadership, coaching, counselling and supervisory skills
Ability to spread positive work culture, teaming and live Firm values