Audit Senior Donovan CPAs
0 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications CPA Full Job Description About Donovan CPAs For over 50 years, Donovan Certified Public Accountants has served as a trusted partner for businesses, providing comprehensive financial solutions across Indiana and beyond. We're honored to have been named one of Indiana's Best Places to Work for the third year in a row, and to be recognized on IBJ's Fast 25 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the state. At Donovan, we take a collaborative, people-first approach and are passionate about helping our clients thrive. If you share those values, we'd love to meet you.
Our Mission:
To attract, develop, and empower an ever-growing team beloved by the clients they serve.
Our Vision:
To be the unrivaled answer to the question, "Which CPA firm is the best in Indiana?".
Our Firm Values:
Honesty
- We uphold the highest standards of honesty in all our interactions, ensuring transparency and trust in every relationship, both internal and external. Integrity
- We operate with unwavering integrity, adhering to ethical principles which guide our decisions and actions Kindness
- We approach every colleague and client with kindness and respect, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Excellence
- We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our services, striving for continuous improvement and innovation. Accountability
- We accept and embrace accountability, always meeting our commitments and exceeding client expectations.
Why Donovan? Donovan CPAs, one of Indiana's Best Places to Work in 2026, is adding to its team, and we need you! Come see what sets Donovan CPAs apart from other firms: A culture where every voice matters Opportunities for advancement Flexible work arrangements Challenging, meaningful work The ability to make an impact on the lives of our clients Firm-sponsored community involvement What you'll do Lead the execution of audit engagements or significant sections thereof, ensuring procedures are performed in accordance with GAAP, GAAS, and applicable regulatory requirements. Identify, evaluate, and resolve complex audit and accounting issues, and determine the appropriate financial statement treatment. Assess audit findings and determine whether matters warrant communication to those charged with governance or rise to the level of a reportable finding. Clearly document conclusions and support recommendations with well-reasoned analysis. Plan and perform internal control walkthroughs, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and identify key risks that impact the audit approach. Adjust audit procedures based on risk assessment and findings. Oversee and review compliance testing (e.g., eligibility, reporting, and other compliance areas), ensuring work is accurate, complete, and aligned with Uniform Guidance and other regulatory requirements. Perform and review beginning balance testing procedures, ensuring proper resolution of discrepancies and thorough documentation of conclusions. Prepare and review draft financial statements, footnotes, and audit reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable reporting frameworks and firm standards. Supervise, review, and provide guidance to Assurance team members, ensuring workpapers are clear, well-organized, and meet quality standards. Provide timely, constructive feedback to support staff development. Manage day-to-day client interactions, including coordinating requests, addressing questions, and maintaining strong professional relationships. Utilize firm audit software and methodologies to ensure efficient and effective engagement execution, including proper documentation of risk assessment, sampling, and substantive testing. Take ownership of engagement timelines and deliverables, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or issues. Familiarity with Single Audit (Yellow Book) engagements is a plus. Key Success Factors Giving timely feedback, setting expectations, and establishing priorities to team members Quality of work output (on-time and accurate delivery) Extreme attention to detail and accuracy Cooperative team player Ability to apply skills learned in one client setting to similar situations with other clients Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Client-centric approach to all matters
- positive telephone, email and other communication skills as contact with clients and others will be extensive and ongoing.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial field preferred Started the process to obtain CPA license. Must have 1 or 2 sections of CPA exam passed. 3 to 5 years of experience in public accounting preferred Nonprofit experience preferred Single Audit (Yellow Book) engagements preferred
