Audit Senior

ProPivotal; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPivotal in Boston, MA is seeking an Audit Senior to manage multiple engagements from planning through wrap up, coaching junior staff, and delivering high-quality audits for a diverse client base.

The role emphasizes strong project management, client relationships, and technical excellence in GAAP and internal controls. A flexible, hybrid work environment is offered with opportunities to work from home when not on client site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification or active license, or actively working toward CPA.
• 3–6 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, internal controls, and complex audit procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Caseware (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Project manage one or more audit engagements at the same time, ensuring successful delivery.
• Learn each client's business and apply that knowledge to audit planning and execution.
• Build strong client relationships to gather information and resolve issues quickly.
• Document audit work clearly and thoroughly.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve engagement and technical issues.
• Provide timely, organized updates on engagement progress, risks, and open items.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff at all levels.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and management letter comments.
• Assist with engagement administration including audit programs, budgets, and engagement letters.
• Establish and manage work schedules using effective project management techniques.
• Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues.
• Review workpapers for completeness, quality, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Adaptable

Solution oriented

Proactive

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA certification or active license

3–6 years of audit experience in public accounting

GAAP / auditing standards knowledge

Microsoft Office and Caseware proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caseware

Job description

We are looking for an Audit Senior to manage and deliver multiple audit engagements while partnering closely with clients and internal leaders. This is a great opportunity to own engagement execution from planning through wrap up, including coaching junior staff at a company with a robust client base, interesting scope of work, and flex environment

Key Details

• Location: Boston, MA office with clients in the Boston, MA area
• Pay Range: $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus eligible
• Work Arrangement: Flexible. When you're not visiting the client you can work from home. You can certainly go in office too, but they're open to the person working from home.

Why This Role

• Lead key engagement workstreams and help drive successful audit outcomes
• Build client relationships and become a go to resource on technical and process questions
• Mentor audit staff and strengthen team performance

Responsibilities

• Project manage one or more audit engagements at the same time, ensuring successful delivery
• Learn each client's business and apply that knowledge to audit planning and execution
• Build strong client relationships to gather information and resolve issues quickly
• Document audit work clearly and thoroughly
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve engagement and technical issues
• Provide timely, organized updates on engagement progress, risks, and open items
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff at all levels
• Participate in recruiting, training, and professional development initiatives
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes, and management letter comments
• Assist with engagement administration including audit programs, budgets, and engagement letters
• Establish and manage work schedules using effective project management techniques
• Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues
• Review workpapers for completeness, quality, and compliance with standards

Required Skills and Qualities

• Strong project management, organization, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, technical, and research skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and hit deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and solution oriented, with good judgment in changing situations
• Proactive, strategic problem solver
• Collaborative team player

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification or active license, or actively working toward CPA
• 3 to 6 years of audit experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, internal controls, and complex audit procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Caseware (or equivalent)

Preferred Experience

• Any Real estate audit experience or any non-profit audit experience