Audit Letter Assistant

We are seeking an Audit Letter Assistant to join our team. Working under the supervision of the Audit Letter Coordinator and the Audit Letter Committee, the Audit Letter Assistant ensures the timely response to audit letter requests and inquiries.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Processes audit letter requests from clients and accounting firms by entering data into the audit letter system.
  Surveys attorneys, tracks responses and sends follow-ups.
• Compiles responses assessing pending and threatened litigation and claims, settlements, billing data and other pertinent information that may affect the client's financial statements and standing.
• Obtains approval through correspondence with the audit letter committee, applies suggested edits and finalizes response to be issued to client and auditors.
• Saves information to the firm's document management system, prepares billing for the audit response and records information using Excel.
• Combines packets with all pertinent correspondence for filing and storage.
• Prepares audit letters responses for committee and attorney review, corresponds with offices for issuance.
• Understands the CMS Accounting Systems, including billing, functions and inquiries.
• Comprehends the audit letter handbook as it pertains to client loss contingencies.
• Maintains comprehensive tracking system for follow up to meet all relevant deadlines.
• Utilizes the firm's document management system for retaining exhibits.
• Prepares Completion memoranda for billing purposes.
• Preserves historical firm documents and correspondence pertaining to audit letter responses electronically.
• Performs as backup for the Audit Letter Coordinator.
• Under the direction of the conflicts and business intake coordinator, assist with conflicts requests and all other associated tasks related to the business intake process.

Squire Patton Boggs offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and 401(k). The salary range for this role is $40,000-$52,000 depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

We require a college degree or paralegal certificate; a minimum of two years relevant law firm experience or experience in research within a law firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated legal practices. With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across four continents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and global influence, delivering comprehensive legal services across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Squire Patton Boggs is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion or creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable law. This non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

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