[Remote] Assurance + Advisory Process Development Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Smith + Howard is a family of companies offering tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services. The Assurance + Advisory Process Development Specialist will lead innovation and process improvement initiatives, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to enhance audit and advisory workflows. Responsibilities • Serve as the primary advocate for Assurance & Advisory teams in innovation projects • Define, refine, and prioritize the product backlog based on business value and stakeholder input • Collaborate closely with developers during sprint planning, daily standups, and review sessions • Provide real-time feedback to developers and clarify requirements as features are built • Ensure solutions are intuitive and aligned with practice workflows • Conduct workflow reviews to uncover pain points and opportunities for automation or process optimization • Document current-state and design future-state processes, considering regulatory and quality standards • Write detailed user stories, functional specifications, and acceptance criteria • Partner with stakeholders to confirm that requirements reflect business priorities • Develop and execute test cases for new features and system enhancements • Perform hands-on functional testing, UAT, and regression testing to validate solutions • Document and track defects, working with developers to resolve issues quickly • Ensure deliverables meet performance, usability, and compliance expectations before release • Facilitate workshops, demos, and feedback sessions with partners, managers, and staff • Support solution rollout, including developing training content and assisting with adoption efforts • Monitor and measure solution performance post-launch, recommending continuous improvements Skills • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required • 3+ years of experience in Assurance (audit, review, compilation) and/or Advisory within a CPA firm or professional services setting • Familiarity with engagement management systems, audit workflow tools, or data analytics platforms (e.g., CaseWare, Thomson Reuters, CCH Engagement, IDEA, Power BI) • Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and work directly with development staff and IT • Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with partners, staff, and developers • Detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive problem-solver • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Benefits • Competitive pay • Excellent training opportunities • Great benefits Company Overview • Smith + Howard is a tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, with a global presence. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Smith + Howard has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job