About the Company
At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.
BFJ is hiring!
BFJ was founded in 2002 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. We are an accounting and advisory firm that provides consulting services to industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, and franchise; and niche areas like professional services, trust and estate, and retail. Our growing firm has a modern office environment and culture of workplace well-being. We attract and retain talent with the approach that everyone should be excellent at what they do.
BFJ’s mission is to make public accounting the career of choice in the financial industry.
Staff Auditor
A Staff Auditor should be able to work independently, complete work accurately and in a timely manner, and establish workload priorities. In addition, a Staff Auditor should contribute to a team environment, assisting those around them. This role supports audit engagements through planning, risk assessment, testing, documentation, and client deliverables while continuing to develop technical accounting and auditing knowledge.
Key responsibilities
Develop knowledge of GAAS
Participate in audit engagement file organization and documentation
Work with the engagement team during assessment of audit risk, planning, and design of audit procedures
Understand and utilize the firm's audit methodology
Prepare and perform substantive testing on clients' balance sheets and income statements
Obtain an understanding and assessment of clients' internal controls and make recommendations for improvement through the risk assessment process
Audit more simplistic areas and transactions and assist with preparing client deliverable reports
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues to Seniors, Managers, and Partners
Assist in identifying and improving performance on engagements
Ensure professional development through active continuing professional education
Participate in firm-wide initiatives, including recruitment
Key accountabilities
Audit engagement files are organized and documented accurately and completely
Assigned audit procedures and testing are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Audit methodology and professional standards are consistently followed
Accounting and auditing issues are appropriately identified and communicated to engagement leadership
Internal control observations and recommendations are documented through the risk assessment process
Key results / expectations
Works independently while appropriately prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines
Contributes positively to the engagement team and supports teammates as needed
Demonstrates developing knowledge of GAAP and GAAS through engagement participation
Successfully performs substantive testing and completes assigned audit sections
Maintains effective communication with clients, staff, managers, and partners
Demonstrates reliability and a positive attitude in the working environment
Skill / knowledge requirements
Understanding of audit services with developing knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate with clients, staff, managers, and partners
Demonstrated experience or ability to act as in-charge on audit sections
Reliable with a positive attitude toward the working environment
Professional experience requirements
0-3 years of current or recent public accounting experience providing financial statement auditing services
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field
CPA license or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a CPA license, including required coursework
Compensation & Benefits
The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.
Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
We provide a robust benefits package, including:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.