Audit Manager

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid-Time-Off policy

401(K) with employer match

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Continuing Professional Education, and

CPA Exam

Mentor Programs

Work from home policy

Job summary

Johnson, Hickey & Murchison (JHM) in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an Audit Manager to lead audits from planning through completion with minimal supervision. You’ll review complex workpapers and financial statements while collaborating with clients and safeguarding confidential information.

Join our family-oriented firm that values mentorship, development, flexibility, and work-life balance, with strong Excel/Word skills and CPA-eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA eligible preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong accounting skills required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits from planning through completion with minimal supervision.
• Review complex workpapers and financial statements.
• Collaborate with clients, sharing your industry expertise.
• Handle confidential client matters with professionalism.
• Foster strong team relationships and support colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and privacy standards.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Word

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

CPA eligible

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Audit Manager– Join the JHM Team in Chattanooga, TN!

At JHM, work-life balance isn’t just a slogan—it’s our way of life. We’re a family-oriented accounting firm committed to hiring growth-minded professionals who are passionate about solving problems and delivering innovative solutions.

Why JHM?

• Work with an experienced, supportive team
• Enjoy mentorship from senior professionals
• Thrive in a culture that values development and flexibility

What You’ll Do:

• Lead audits from planning through completion with minimal supervision
• Review complex workpapers and financial statements
• Collaborate with clients, sharing your industry expertise
• Handle confidential client matters with professionalism
• Foster strong team relationships and support colleagues
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and privacy standards

Perks & Benefits:

We value our employees and offer a variety of attractive benefits, in addition to being part of a high-powered, effective team! Here are just a few of our attractive benefits:

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid-Time-Off policy
• 401(K) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Professional Education, and CPA Exam
• Mentor Programs
• Work from home policy

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At JHM, we celebrate our differences. We believe diverse perspectives make us better and foster innovation—both for our clients and for our Chattanooga community.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to take your career to the next level with a team that truly cares?

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required

5+ years of public accounting experience preferred

CPA eligible preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills required

Organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments

Strong accounting skills required

Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required