Audit Senior
630 UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
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Job summary
630 UHY Advisors Mid-Atlantic, Inc. seeks an Audit Senior Accountant to lead client engagements, oversee staff, and ensure high-quality audits in accordance with applicable standards.
You will coordinate planning, execution, and reporting while maintaining strong client relationships and adherence to timelines. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3–6 years of CPA firm experience, and be actively pursuing CPA licensure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; 3–6 years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm.
- Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained
Responsibilities
- Perform complex audit procedures including substantive testing, control testing, and analytical reviews.
- Review workpapers, documentation, and audit evidence prepared by staff for accuracy and adherence to standards
- Collaborate with partners, managers, and clients to develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to client needs and risks
- Identify key areas for audit focus, potential risks, and necessary resources
- Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies
- Serve as main point of contact for clients, maintaining open communication
- Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing timely feedback and guidance
- Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring timelines and budgets
- Stay current with evolving accounting standards and apply knowledge to engagements
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of audit documentation and finalize reports
- Engage in continuous learning and participate in post-engagement reviews
- May supervise subordinate team members
Skills
Education
Job description
As an Audit Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for performing and leading the necessary procedures involved in planning and executing attestation engagements for clients in accordance with the applicable accounting standards. The Audit Senior Accountant leads client engagements, maintains client relationships, and acts as a liaison between overseeing the work of internal staff and working closely with internal leaders, to ensure high-quality work is conducted and delivered to our clients.
Perform complex audit procedures, including substantive testing, control testing, and analytical review, to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of financial statements
Review workpapers, documentation, and audit evidence prepared by audit staff for accuracy and adherence to standards
Collaborate with partners, managers, and clients to develop comprehensive audit plans tailored to client needs and risks
Identify key areas for audit focus, potential risks, and necessary resources
Analyze financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation to identify potential issues or discrepancies
Assess the application of accounting principles and standards, and provide recommendations for improvements
Evaluate internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses or deficiencies that could impact the accuracy of financial reporting
Provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients for improving financial processes and controls
Serve as a main point of contact for clients, maintaining open and professional communication to address questions, concerns, and updates Builds client relationships and maintains smooth working relationship
Supervise and mentor audit staff members, providing timely feedback, guidance, and training to support their professional development Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
Lead and manage audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and professional standards Delegate tasks to audit staff members and provide guidance throughout the engagement
Stay current with evolving accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends, and apply this knowledge to engagements Research, resolve, and document complex accounting and auditing issues as they arise
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of audit documentation, findings, and conclusions in accordance with firm and regulatory standards Review and finalize audit reports for distribution to clients
Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge Participate in post-engagement reviews to assess the effectiveness of audit processes and identify areas for improvement Contribute ideas to enhance the firm's methodologies and procedures
May supervise subordinate team members
Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time
Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field 3 – 6 years of relevant audit experience within a CPA firm
Experience in professional service environment, such as a CPA firm, financial consulting firm, or similar setting Actively working towards achieving CPA licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
- POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
- ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
- COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market. We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses. Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges. As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
- POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.
- ATTRACTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.
- COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.
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