Senior Associate
Location: Anchorage
General Information
AKT LLP (AKT) is seeking an accounting professional with demonstrated accounting, leadership and management skills to work in our fast-growing organization. Founded in 1973, AKT has developed into a well-recognized, highly respected public accounting and management consulting firm serving clients across the Western United States. We have over 200 employees in five offices in Alaska, Oregon and California. AKT meets the needs of privately-held organizations in a variety of industries while specializing in telecommunications, construction, public sector organizations, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and business services.
AKT offers a high energy, professional work environment and an atmosphere of teamwork, mutual respect and innovation. At AKT, we understand that our people are the single most important factor in our success. In addition, we provide a value-driven culture with the opportunity for growth throughout our firm. This is your chance to work and learn as a member of a respected professional team.
Salary and Benefits
Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flexible benefits plan, 401(k) plan, profit-sharing, and 401(k) match, paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick leave in the form of a paid time-off bank.
Duties and Responsibilities
The senior associate will work in financial and consulting services, and will be working with regulated and non-regulated utilities, including telecommunication, electric, solid waste and others. The senior associate will play an instrumental role in client consultations regarding regulatory matters, and will assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and other procedural matters. The senior associate will also work with our audit department and will be responsible for performing financial statement audits. Some travel is required.
The senior associate must possess professional knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, and should have the ability to think analytically, identify potential issues, opportunities, solutions and conduct in-depth research.
The senior associate will have direct contact with clients. Therefore, the senior associate should have strong oral and written communication skills in order to clearly present complex ideas, plans, results and recommendations to clients.
To Qualify
Minimum qualifications include:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business discipline and progressing towards earning a CPA license.
- A minimum of two years of public accounting experience in audit and other assurance services or comparable work experience in the telecommunication or utility industry.
- Proven ability to think analytically, identify audit issues, opportunities and solutions.
- Professional knowledge of auditing and accounting standards generally accepted in the United States, and the ability to conduct in-depth research.
Desired attributes include:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications and tools.
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Supervisory experience.
To Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes. Also include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references who are familiar with your background and qualifications, along with your permission to contact them.
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