Audit Senior

Pulakos CPAs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Pulakos CPAs in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Audit Senior to lead audit teams across engagements, evaluate internal controls, assess risks, and oversee procedures.

You will prepare financial statements, mentor staff, and engage with clients to drive process improvements while adhering to professional standards, in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience with audit and assurance processes, public accounting, or compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Analyze processes, transactions, and documentation to identify risks and gaps.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers and documentation.
• Assist in developing audit findings and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to audit staff accountants.
• Collaborate with business units to gather information.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Audit Senior

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Audit Senior to join our Audit team. This position will lead audit teams in all aspects of the audit and assurance process, to include evaluating internal controls, assessing risks, performing and overseeing audit procedures, preparing financial statements and evaluating industry best practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop technical audit and accounting expertise across a variety of industries and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of audit, review, compilation, and agreed-upon procedures engagements.
• Conduct testing of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Analyze processes, transactions, and supporting documentation to identify risks and control gaps.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit workpapers and documentation.
• Assist in developing audit findings and recommendations for process improvements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to audit staff accountants
• Collaborate with business units to understand operations and gather relevant information.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Experience with audit and assurance processes and functions, public accounting, or compliance functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment, and auditing standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Familiarity with data analytics tools.
• Active CPA license

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to a wide range of business processes and operational functions.
• Development of a broad base of accounting, audit and industry knowledge through working across different industries, client types and sizes, transaction areas.
• Opportunities to work with leaders both internally and externally.
• Professional growth through mentorship, training, and development programs.
• Experience in risk management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Career advancement opportunities .

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with fully vested company match .
• Generous Paid time off and company holidays.
• Short and Long-Term disability Insurance
• Modified work schedule during non-busy season months to allow for Fridays off for 25-30% of the year
• Professional certification support and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, where applicable.
• Dress for Your Day policy, which allows for a flexible wardrobe.
• No minimum chargeable hour requirement. The firm is managed based on projects and value to the client, rather than obsessing over chargeable hours or realization.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to learn, contribute, and grow. As an Audit Staff, you will play a meaningful role in strengthening our organization's governance, risk management, and control processes while building a rewarding career.

Join our team and help drive operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Pulakos CPAs, 6753 Academy Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 USA