Assurance Sr Associate Las Vegas

Assurance Sr Associate Las Vegas

Line of ServiceLine of Service">Assurance
Industry">IndustryIndustry">TICE
State & City">State & CityState & City">NV-Las Vegas
Travel Requirements">Travel RequirementsTravel Requirements">41-60%
Auto req ID">Auto req IDAuto req ID">7824BR

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers ( network of firms is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

Our Assurance practice collaborates with clients, so that the financial information they report to the investing public and other stakeholders is clear and reliable. When we fulfill our role as Assurance professionals, by standing firm on quality and integrity, we have a direct impact on how well the world's capital market system functions.

The highly trained and educated Assurance teams go inside companies, and get to know those businesses. They ask questions, test assumptions, and provide assurance that the companies are reporting information on which investors and others can rely. Every assignment is an exciting opportunity to learn, to grow and to understand how businesses operate from all levels and perspectives.

Our Assurance professionals are constantly challenged to learn more in order to provide our clients with the highest quality services. This learning takes place through interaction on the job with colleagues and clients, formal training programs, and the insights provided by mentors and coaches. PwC is all about our people, encouraging high performance and quality. Join us and we will help you implement a successful career strategy, as you explore the many career opportunities in PwC Assurance.

Job Description

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is the world's leading network of audit and assurance firms our clients include almost half of the Fortune 500. Our leading edge audit approach focused on quality is designed to meet the needs of private companies to large organizations. The PwC audit is underpinned by our deep industry knowledge, wide international experience and global network of skilled professionals.

As a member of our Core Audit Team, you will:
> examine financial and accounting records, other documents, and tangible items such as plant and equipment or watching certain processes or procedures being performed
> ask a range of questions from formal written questions to informal oral questions of a range of individuals at the organization
> obtain written confirmations of a certain matters; for example, asking a debtor to confirm the amount of their debt with the organization
> test some of the organization's internal controls
> make judgments on significant estimates or assumptions that management made when they prepared the financial report

Our auditors maintain independence from management and directors so that the tests and judgments are made objectively.

As accountant and business advisor to many of the world's leading entertainment and media companies, PricewaterhouseCoopers has an insider's view of the key trends and developments driving the industry. PricewaterhouseCoopers also has the unique honor of handling the annual Academy Awards balloting, a privilege that reflects our long standing and deep relationship with Hollywood and the entertainment community. Our Entertainment and Media (E&M) practice, known as an industry thought leader, publishes the annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook and other surveys and white papers highlighting current and future trends in the industry.

With thousands of entertainment and media practitioners around the world, we are always close at hand to provide industry specialist expertise and resources. In recent years we have done pioneering work in areas such as developing strategies to leverage digital technology; marketplace positioning in industries characterized by consolidation and convergence; and identifying new sources of financing.

Position/Program Requirements

Knowledge Preferred:

Considerable knowledge of public accounting audit practices and procedures. Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP), United States Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (U.S. GAAS) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards. Working knowledge of AICPA Statement of Position (SoP) 00-2, Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films concepts.

Thorough knowledge of first level review of basic audit work reports produced by associates.

Skills Preferred:

Demonstrates thorough technical skills regarding applicable accounting and reporting standards in researching, completing and reviewing audit areas; working experience designing engagement procedures based on risk, materiality and discussions with the engagement team.

Demonstrates some knowledge in one or more of the following entertainment and media industry subsectors: Filmed Entertainment and Motion Pictures, TV Production, TV and Radio Broadcasting, Cable and Satellite Distribution, Recorded Music, Publishing, Internet Media and Advertising, Video Games, Theme Parks and Amusement Parks, and Casino and Regulated Gaming.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:

3

Minimum Degree(s) and Certification(s) Required:

BA or BS in Accounting or business related field (provided that the candidate has demonstrated the required minimum number of hours for CPA licensure per respective state regulations)

CPA exam must be passed for promotion to senior associate, licensure preferred