We are seeking an experienced Senior Audit Accountant to join a well-established public accounting firm serving privately held businesses and individuals. This role is responsible for managing audit and assurance engagements through the full engagement lifecycle, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial statement preparation, and completion.
AlphaHire is recruiting on behalf of a respected accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services. Working closely with firm leadership and experienced accounting professionals, you will manage multiple client engagements, address technical audit matters, and help ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of audit engagements and is looking for long-term career growth within a collaborative firm.
Responsibilities
- Lead audit and assurance engagements from initial planning through final completion.
- Perform risk assessments and develop appropriate audit procedures and programs.
- Prepare and review audit workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
- Prepare financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Evaluate internal controls, accounting processes, and potential areas of financial risk.
- Identify opportunities to improve client accounting processes and internal controls.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding audit requests, findings, outstanding items, and engagement progress.
- Research and apply U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and other applicable accounting and auditing guidance.
- Assist with engagement budgets, schedules, workflow, and deadline management.
- Collaborate with managers and other team members to resolve technical accounting and auditing matters.
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining high standards for accuracy, quality, and client service.
Requirements
- 5+ years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on audit and assurance.
- Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements from planning through fieldwork, completion, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, and professional auditing standards.
- Experience preparing and reviewing audit workpapers and financial statements.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
- Proficiency with audit software, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting applications.
- Active CPA license preferred; candidates actively working toward CPA licensure are encouraged to apply.
- Public accounting experience is required. Candidates whose accounting experience is exclusively within private industry will not be considered.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and CPA support.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative and team-oriented public accounting environment.