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Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,400 employees in 21 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you!

We are looking for a Proofreader to join our Document Processing and Management Department (“DPMD”), which assists our Audit/Attest practice with the production and review of financial statements and audit reports across the firm. This is a shift position, and the required hours are 12pm - 8:30pm EST or 11:30am - 8pm EST. 

The DPMD consists of team members located across the United States and India. The DPMD functions virtually as a pooled team environment, serving all Citrin Cooperman offices in the United States. Given the virtual nature of the DPMD, the team members function in a paperless fashion including utilizing technology, such as Microsoft Teams (for team collaboration and training), Adobe Pro (for PDF Proofreading mark-up), and DataSnipper (for mathematical checks). Current and future technology allows our team to work fully paperless and more efficiently, while enjoying the benefit of utilizing and learning the latest technology/process methods.

Key areas of focus include, but may not be limited to:

  • Reviewing and proofreading audit reports and financial statements for accuracy with regard to verbiage, footing calculations and standard format
  • Participating in a robust quality control process to ensure the accuracy of audit reports and financial statements
  • Utilize multiple software/technology tools required to keep our daily work, workflow and turnaround time efficient and paperless

Position Summary

The Proofreader is responsible for reviewing and proofreading audit reports and financial statements for accuracy with regard to verbiage, footing calculations and standard firm format, for various types of clients, and will work with audit/attest teams across the United States of America. The Proofreader will be a key member of our pooled team of Proofreaders and Word Processors that make up our DPMD.

Ideal individual will have strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills, preferably with experience reviewing financial statements for an accounting firm. Individuals should have a high attention to detail, and the ability to quickly transition from one assignment to the next. This individual would ideally be familiar with CaseWare/CaseView. Proofreaders must embrace the use of technology, automation and a paperless environment as our firm continues to invest in the quality of our client deliverables along with protecting our clients’ data.

Responsibilities:

  • Proofread and edit attest reports and financial statements, including formatting, checking data (footing, cross-referencing, etc.), along with spelling, grammar, punctuation and tense.
  • Collaborate with attest teams to produce customizations and unique modifications to attest reports and financial statements.
  • Ensure attest documents are of high quality, meet consistency standards, and are error free.
  • Learn and utilize multiple software/technology tools required to keep our daily work, workflow and turnaround time efficient and paperless (i.e., CaseView, Adobe Pro PDF, XCM, DataSnipper, and more)

Qualifications:

  • Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, accounting firm/financial statement experience is preferred
  • Software/technology proficiencies:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams for Video meetings and training)
  • Adobe Pro (for document comparison and electronic proofreading markup) 
  • CaseWare/CaseView, DataSnipper, knowledge is a plus
  • Excellent, proactive customer service skills
  • Highly attentive to detail and organized
  • Effective time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in and participate in a collaborative team, and self-directed
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to anticipate and manage ambiguity and change
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Self-motivated and have the capacity to take on additional responsibilities as needed
  • Ability to work additional hours as necessary, including heavier overtime during busy seasons

What we offer:

  • Competitive Base Salary 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives
  • Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan
  • Generous Paid Time off, including Summer Fridays 
  • Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education both in-house and virtually
  • Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available
  • Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution

About Citrin Cooperman

Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 400 partners and over 2,400 employees across the U.S. 

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations. 

For more information, please visit citrincooperman.com and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For positions in New York City, the salary range is $62,000 to $90,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

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