Position Summary
The Senior Auditor leads day-to-day fieldwork on audit and attest engagements, coordinates assigned staff, and helps ensure engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards. This role serves as a key client contact, translates planning decisions into clear work assignments, and supports the development of staff and interns through coaching and feedback. As the audit team grows, this position will also assist with marketing and networking efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead assigned audit, review, compilation, and other attest engagement areas from planning support through completion.
- Supervise staff and interns during fieldwork, including setting priorities, reviewing progress, answering questions, and providing guidance.
- Perform and document risk-based testing, analytical procedures, substantive procedures, internal control walkthroughs, and other complex audit procedures.
- Prepare and review workpapers for completeness, accuracy, documentation, and manager review.
- Own assigned sections of the audit program, resolve open items, and document conclusions.
- Review financial statements, disclosures, management letters, and other client deliverables.
- Communicate with clients regarding PBC requests, open items, sample selections, audit questions, timing, and engagement status.
- Identify and escalate audit issues, unusual items, control matters, and project delays with recommended next steps.
- Monitor project budgets, deadlines, and workflow and communicate when priorities or support needs change.
- Apply professional skepticism and follow firm quality, documentation, and software standards.
Team Leadership & Client Service
- Build strong client relationships through responsive, professional, and solutions-oriented communication.
- Provide on-the-job training and coaching to staff and interns on audit documentation, client communication, time management, and firm tools.
- Review staff work and provide practical, constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate accountability by maintaining organized work, meeting deadlines, and communicating progress proactively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
- Generally, 3–6 years of audit experience in public accounting or comparable professional services experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, audit methodology, workpaper standards, and professional standards applicable to attest engagements.
- Experience with closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches, employee benefit plans, or similar clients is helpful.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit software; experience with CCH Engagement, Guided Assurance, Suralink, Checkpoint, or similar tools is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, client-service, and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; unlimited paid time off; professional development support; CPA exam support or continuing education; flexible work arrangements; and firm-sponsored team events, as applicable.
Work Setup
Dallas Area | Hybrid – 2 Days in Office / 3 Days at Home
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