Audit Senior I

About the role

Auditing provides clients with an objective evaluation of a company’s financial statements. As an Audit Senior I, you'll work with experienced audit staff and partners to provide organizations in various industries with a representation of their financial performance. You will work independently and collaboratively to complete fieldwork for operational and financial audits across the country.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit procedures over assigned client financial statement segments (e.g., cash, accounts payable, and accounts receivable).
• Serve as in charge of smaller engagements and components of larger engagements.
• Prepare work papers with definite conclusions and recommendations for clients.
• Communicate with client in preparation for audit.
• Complete engagement-level risk assessment procedures.
• Identify and document risks, issues, and conclusions - consulting with appropriate team members, as necessary.
• Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
• Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.
• Effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills including asking questions.

Requirements

• Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence with a focus on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Prepare clear and concise work papers that document work performed, results obtained, and has definitive conclusions.
• Document any recommendations for client correspondence.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Supervise staff, conduct first review of staff work and provide appropriate feedback for revision and training.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Assist with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and apply accounting principles and auditing procedures.
• Develop positive working relationships with all client’s management staff.
• Exhibit an understanding of computer systems used in audit preparation process.
• Perform inventory observations as well as document results.
• Have a clear understanding of the importance of the work being completed and how it contributes to the audit objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Eligible to sit for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam is required.
• Minimum three years of experience in Public Accounting and auditing.
• Experience in manufacturing, agribusiness or related industries is preferred.
• Experience with audit software.
• Foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other accounting-related topics and governing entities.
• Ability to travel nationally to client sites to perform audit fieldwork (20-40 nights per calendar year).
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work extended hours during busy season.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision benefit programs
401(k) retirement
Education reimbursement
Supportive career environments
Coaching and Mentoring Program
Internal learning opportunities
Paid membership to business, civic, and professional organizations
Emotional well-being resources
Paid life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and paternity leave

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate audit fieldwork