Audit Sr. - Public

Description We are looking for an experienced Audit Senior to join a public accounting team. This permanent opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented candidate who brings strong audit knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with clients and internal team members. The role involves performing financial statement audit work, supporting engagement planning, and contributing to clear, accurate reporting throughout the audit process.

Responsibilities:

• Execute substantive testing and audit procedures across key financial statement areas, including cash, payables, investments, fixed assets, and accrued obligations.
• Develop organized workpapers that support engagement planning, risk evaluation, and overall audit conclusions.
• Partner with client contacts to investigate variances, reconcile account balances, and assess underlying financial activity.
• Assist in preparing audit reports and management recommendations by documenting findings and summarizing observations clearly.
• Attend client discussions with leadership and contribute updates on engagement status, issues, and next steps.
• Monitor assigned tasks against deadlines and budgets while maintaining accuracy and completeness in deliverables. Requirements
• At least 3 years of experience in public accounting with a focus on audit engagements.
• Current CPA license or active progress toward licensure required.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, account analysis, and financial statement relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments at once while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work directly with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong initiative and sound problem-solving skills.
• Experience with audit-related concepts such as controls testing, ITGC, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, or information systems auditing is beneficial.

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