Accountant - Audit Senior

Orion Placement; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Boston is seeking a Senior Auditor to take ownership of multiple audit engagements for commercial real estate clients. You will work directly with clients and firm leadership, supervising and mentoring staff while expanding your technical expertise.

The role offers a true senior level path with training and development opportunities, and flexible hybrid work arrangements based on client engagements and team needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Commercial real estate audit experience is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client audit engagements with ownership of execution and deadlines.
• Develop working knowledge of client business and financial reporting.
• Build trusted client relationships and communicate progress clearly.
• Prepare/review financial statements, footnotes, and engagement workpapers.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff throughout engagements.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

CPA certification

Communication skills

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of multiple audit engagements while working directly with clients and experienced firm leadership.
• Build valuable expertise serving commercial real estate clients while gaining exposure to complex audit, accounting, and financial reporting matters.
• Step into a true senior level role where you will supervise, train, and mentor audit staff while continuing to strengthen your technical expertise.
• Enjoy meaningful flexibility after your initial training period, with hybrid work arrangements based on client engagements and team needs.
• Join an established accounting and advisory firm with a long history of quality service, professional development, and collaborative client relationships.
• Expand your career through opportunities to participate in recruiting, training, mentoring, and firmwide professional development initiatives.

Location

This opportunity supports our Boston and Quincy, Massachusetts offices. The first several weeks will be primarily in office for onboarding, training, and meeting the team, followed by a flexible hybrid arrangement based on engagement needs. Some client fieldwork throughout Massachusetts is expected.

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm and demonstrated commercial real estate audit experience. CPA certification, an active CPA license, or active progress toward CPA certification is required. Nonprofit and employee benefit plan audit experience are strong pluses.

About Us

We are an established professional services firm providing audit, accounting, tax, and financial consulting services to a diverse client base. Our team combines technical expertise with an approachable, collaborative style and a strong commitment to client service, professional growth, and long term relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage multiple client audit engagements and projects, taking responsibility for organization, execution, deadlines, and overall engagement success.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of each client's business, operations, financial reporting, and industry considerations.
• Build trusted client relationships while gathering information, resolving issues, and communicating engagement progress.
• Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letter comments, and engagement workpapers.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve audit, accounting, internal control, and technical issues.
• Develop and tailor audit programs, engagement budgets, work schedules, and other engagement administration materials.
• Research and analyze financial statement and audit matters involving GAAP, auditing standards, internal controls, and complex audit procedures.
• Review engagement workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff throughout engagements.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm.
• Commercial real estate audit experience.
• CPA certification, active CPA license, or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, internal controls, and audit procedures.
• Strong project management, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a client service environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CaseWare or comparable audit software.
• Nonprofit and employee benefit plan audit experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will have meaningful ownership of engagements while receiving support from experienced managers and firm leadership.
• You will work with interesting clients and continue developing valuable commercial real estate audit expertise.
• Our flexible approach recognizes that different engagements require different ways of working.
• You will have opportunities to mentor others, broaden your technical expertise, and continue progressing in your public accounting career.
• You will join a collaborative team that values responsiveness, initiative, professional growth, quality work, and strong client relationships.

JPC-2061

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Must-have: Hiring in Boston and Quincy. 3+ years of public accounting audit experience and commercial real estate audit exp. CPA or active progress toward CPA certification

• Required Years as Associate, 3 to 6