Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Project Management) OPPORTUNITY ThisAudit Senior Accountant role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about auditing and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a progressive office in one of our Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Louisville offices. You would receive support from seasoned industry professionals in the market while offering mentorship/professional development opportunities to Staff and Intern Accountants. The Senior Accountantwill work on a wide range of accounting and internal auditing projects encompassing client operations across a diverse set of industries. Assignments may include financial statement audits as well as risk-based internal audits for the LBMC clients. High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Manager, Senior Manager, and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC. SCOPE OF WORK Acts in a consulting capacity to all assigned clients to determine what services are needed for accounting and audit projectsOversee the planning of client engagements; soliciting client needs and ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed upon project timelinesUtilizes analytical skills to perform review functions as well as identify issues not discovered at the Staff levelPrepares complete work papers in conformity with standards including scope/conclusion narrative, adequate supporting documentation, tick mark and work paper cross references.Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills in drafting process/system narratives and process maps. Excels at performing risk-based audits.Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the Staff Accounting and Audit Internship teams, reviewing audit work and providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.Joins committees and/or volunteers for leadership roles with community/civic organizations for which he/she is a member.Works diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Audit Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service linesAdheres to LBMCs defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Bachelor's Degree and ability to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours)2+ years of work as a Staff Auditor at a CPA or professional services firmWillingness to travel to client sites as requested ( #J-18808-Ljbffr