Senior Associate

Kelmar Associates, LLC is currently seeking Senior Associate candidates for our four offices located in Wakefield, MA, Chadds Ford, PA, Morristown, NJ, and Sherman Oaks, CA.

Company Information:

Kelmar Associates, LLC is professional services firm dedicated to providing consulting and auditing services to State Governments.  Kelmar is widely recognized as a leading contract audit firm in the United States for “general ledger” unclaimed property services.  Kelmar routinely audits multi-billion dollar international companies and frequently interacts with high-level corporate officers as well as “holder advocates” (e.g., law firms and CPA firms) throughout all phases of our unclaimed property audits on behalf of our client states.

 

Since Kelmar’s inception in 2001, Kelmar has identified hundreds of millions of dollars in previously unreported unclaimed property liability of various corporations through detailed forensics audits and compliance reviews. 

 

Kelmar’s Senior Management and colleagues draw from a wide range of industry disciplines including accounting, legal, government, financial services and private industries.  We take a team approach on large scale projects bringing a diversified and deep experience-base for the best results for our clients. 

 

Kelmar’s compensation and benefits packages are second to none, with a true commitment to work life balance.  We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive, flexible benefits program that you can tailor to fit your needs.  The program includes, but is not limited to the following:  medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax savings plans, 401k, profit sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Investment Advisor, flex schedules and paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick days, personal, etc). Kelmar Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

 

 

 

 

Position Description:



 

Kelmar is looking to continue their growth and hire more Senior Associates in several locations throughout the U.S. (in Wakefield, MA, Chadds Ford, PA, Morristown, NJ, and Sherman Oaks, CA.)   We are seeking candidates who are team players, who will be responsible for reviewing and organizing financial documents/information related to an audit.  A Senior Associate will gather and analyze financial data and employ analytical and statistical skills in the examination of the accounting records of companies.  They will participate in audit related meetings and conference calls, will document the discussion points, and will be responsible for action items.  As part of the documentation process, a Senior Associate is responsible for drafting memoranda for each stage of an audit, preparation of audit schedules, researching audit issues and documenting research results, as well as, preparing audit status reports on a bi-weekly basis. 

 

The ideal candidate is someone who has public accounting and/or internal audit experience.  The candidate is also a very detailed-oriented individual that would possess strong organizational skills, have the ability to prioritize and manage assignments, have the ability to work within a team environment, and be able to delegate data entry and administrative tasks.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

•  Develop an understanding of the Kelmar’s audit approach, methodology & tools   

 

 

•  Interfacing with team-members and management

 

 

•  Establish working relationships with client personnel, third party “holder,” and firms being audited

 

 

•  Perform analytical review of audit documents

 

 

•  Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise

 

 

•  Prepare reports and documentation supporting Kelmar’s audit results 

 

 

•  Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency

 

 

·   Work with Data Entry Specialist on

 

 

§ Analytical review of data in database, Maintain applications in database, Review of entered data and critical fields

 

 

·   Recognize and reconcile discrepancies

 

 

·   Problem-resolution

 

 

·   Special projects as needed

 

 

·   Exhibit a professional, business-like demeanor    

 

 

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Finance or Accounting degree 3+ years of accounting/auditing experience Experience dealing with accounting records (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Project Management experience Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to prioritize tasks, works on multiple assignments, and manages ambiguity Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels Willingness to travel for out-of-town engagements

 

 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you meet these requirements, please forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@kelmarassoc.com