Audit Supervisor (Public accounting) at Confidential Jobs Audit Supervisor (Public accounting) at Confidential Jobs in Morgan, Pennsylvania Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Audit Supervisor Job Summary:

The Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing audit engagements, providing technical accounting guidance, managing engagement teams, and delivering high-quality client service. This role focuses on technical oversight, audit planning and risk assessment, financial statement preparation, team leadership, and effective project management. The Audit Supervisor serves as a key resource for accounting and auditing matters while identifying opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and tailor and finalize audit programs based on risk assessments to address all audit areas
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including drafting footnote disclosures
• Review audit testing completed by team members across all audit areas
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide solutions to accounting and auditing issues and questions
• Coordinate with the tax department regarding the potential impact of audit entries on tax liabilities, projections, and financial statements
• Communicate questions, issues, and engagement progress and status to Senior Managers and Directors
• Deliver high-level client service and identify appropriate opportunities to expand services based on client needs
• Stay current on industry regulations, accounting knowledge, and technical skills
• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and questions
• Develop professional network contacts and resources
• Propose new initiatives and ideas to improve engagement efficiency and organizational processes

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• CPA preferred - not required
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience required
• 5-8 years of professional accounting experience required
• Experience overseeing projects and teams required
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Special Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to oversee audit projects and engagement teams
• Ability to manage multiple engagement priorities, deadlines, and budgets
• Commitment to maintaining current technical accounting and industry knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Ability to tailor audit programs based on risk assessments and engagement needs
• Strong technical accounting and auditing skills
• Experience reviewing audit testing and financial statement preparation
• Strong client service and relationship management skills
• Ability to identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues and develop appropriate solutions
• Strong project and engagement management skills
• Ability to effectively delegate work and manage engagement team resources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train, develop, and provide guidance to staff and senior team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Commitment to continuous professional development and technical knowledge

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrates the organization's core values
• Experience in public accounting
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional network
• Demonstrated interest in developing and mentoring other staff
• Ability to propose and implement initiatives that improve organizational and engagement efficiency
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development

Work Environment:

The Audit Supervisor position operates in a hybrid work environment and is headquartered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The role involves collaboration with clients, engagement teams, Senior Managers, Directors, and other departments while managing audit projects and team responsibilities.