A&A Supervisor: Lead Audits, Mentor Staff, Path to Manager

Wertz & Associates; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Wilmington, DE seeks an Audit & Accounting Supervisor to lead engagements and mentor staff. This role sits between Senior and Manager, handling planning, execution, and review while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, CPA progression, and deep audit expertise. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners on complex matters and contribute to practice development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility across engagements.
• CPA license or actively working toward CPA completion.
• Strong background in audit and accounting.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent client-facing communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage audit, compilation, and review engagements from planning through completion.
• Coordinate engagement workflow, including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and monitoring performance.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and presentation.
• Resolve accounting and auditing issues as they arise during engagements.
• Evaluate and document client internal controls.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding engagement progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff; provide ongoing feedback and performance input.
• Assign work based on staff skills and development goals.
• Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, management letters, and related schedules.
• Partner with Managers and Partners to address complex accounting matters.
• Participate in firm initiatives, training programs, and practice development efforts.

Skills

5+ years public accounting

CPA license or CPA progress

Client communication

Staff supervision

Analytical and problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wertz & Associates in Wilmington, DE seeks an Audit & Accounting Supervisor to lead engagements and mentor staff. This role sits between Senior and Manager, handling planning, execution, and review while maintaining strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public accounting, CPA progression, and deep audit expertise. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners on complex matters and contribute to practice development.