Senior Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

As a Senior Auditor, you will serve as a key member of the audit team, leading fieldwork, performing audit testing, reviewing staff work, and collaborating with managers to deliver high-quality audit services. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and document an understanding of client internal control policies and procedures and perform testing of operating effectiveness.
• Complete audit work papers and perform audit testing procedures for financial statement audit areas.
• Assist managers in preparing financial statements, footnotes, and supplemental schedules.
• Participate in the development of audit plans and standardized audit work paper templates.
• Execute internal control and substantive audit procedures in accordance with approved audit plans.
• Review audit work prepared by staff accountants and provide guidance and feedback.
• Investigate and resolve audit exceptions by obtaining and evaluating supporting documentation.
• Ensure audit engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and engagement team members throughout the audit process.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience in audit, accounting, financial advisory, or related services.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for business travel.

Preferred

• Experience auditing employee benefit plans, labor organizations, or membership organizations.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours completed).
• Active pursuit of CPA certification.