Senior Auditor

About the firm

A well-established and growing accounting firm is seeking to expand its team. The firm is known for fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace and placing a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture and a professional environment that values long-term growth and employee well-being. The office is conveniently located and easily accessible within the greater metro area.

About the role

A well-established, growth-oriented public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to support its audit and assurance practice. This role will serve as a key member of the engagement team, providing leadership in the execution of audits and maintaining high standards of client service. The position offers strong exposure to a variety of engagements and the opportunity to mentor and develop junior staff. The firm promotes a collaborative, inclusive culture and is committed to employee development, quality work, and balanced workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day engagement activities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Coordinate and plan engagement phases, including budgeting time and expenses and monitoring performance
• Supervise staff and review workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
• Prepare and review financial statements, including evaluation of presentation and disclosures
• Lead audit planning and fieldwork, and communicate findings and recommendations to client management
• Serve as the primary "in-charge" field representative on engagements
• Take ownership of assigned engagement areas and drive them through completion
• Apply analytical judgment to identify, evaluate, and resolve quantitative and qualitative variances
• Leverage prior engagement experience to address current issues effectively
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Travel to client sites as required (varies by engagement)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA license or active pursuit of licensure
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on audit and assurance
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills (including lookups and pivot tables)
• Familiarity with common accounting and audit software platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, CCH systems preferred)

Ideal candidate traits

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, critical thinking, and research abilities
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial mindset
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to multitask effectively
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and auditing standards
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and lead engagement teams

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 per year

Schedule & benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive compensation structure
• Positive and collaborative work-culture