Audit Senior

Wertz & Associates; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Wertz & Associates seeks an Audit Senior in Surprise, Arizona to lead engagement planning, supervise staff, and communicate with clients across diverse industries. The role offers exposure to audits, reviews, compilations, and advisory work with significant leadership responsibilities.

You will develop technical accounting skills, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with firm leadership to deliver high-quality service while advancing toward management opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with audit, review, or compilation engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist in managing audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit procedures
• Execute fieldwork and substantive testing procedures
• Prepare and review engagement documentation
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards
• Prepare audit reports and engagement deliverables
• Assist clients with financial statement preparation and disclosures
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness
• Research technical accounting matters and document conclusions
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of accounting and auditing standards
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Communicate directly with client personnel throughout engagements
• Assist clients with accounting and reporting questions
• Deliver responsive and professional service
• Support client needs beyond traditional compliance engagements
• Supervise and review staff accountant work
• Provide coaching and technical guidance
• Assist with training and development initiatives
• Support engagement teams in meeting deadlines and quality expectations
• Help develop future accounting professionals within the firm
• Participate in continuing education and stay informed on auditing standards

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Staff supervision

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Audit Senior

Assurance Services | Client Engagement | Leadership Development | Career Growth

Compensation: $82,000–$105,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Career Advancement Opportunities

Location: Surprise, Arizona
Schedule:On-Site

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join its Surprise office.

This is more than a traditional assurance role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with privately held businesses, healthcare organizations, real estate companies, nonprofit entities, construction firms, and growing middle-market organizations while gaining valuable exposure to a diverse range of audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements.

As an Audit Senior, you'll take an active role in engagement planning, fieldwork execution, staff supervision, client communication, and financial reporting. You'll serve as a leader on engagement teams while developing the technical and leadership skills needed for future advancement into management.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $82,000–$105,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Diverse portfolio of audit, review, compilation, and advisory engagements
• Significant client interaction and relationship-building opportunities
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor staff accountants
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Exposure to multiple industries and complex engagements
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Clear path toward Audit Manager and future leadership opportunities

Exceptional candidates with CPA certification, advanced assurance experience, or demonstrated leadership abilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

About the Firm

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and individuals across a variety of industries.

Services include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Reviews & Compilations
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting Services
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Consulting Solutions

The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service while helping professionals build rewarding and successful long-term careers.

The Opportunity

As an Audit Senior, you'll work closely with clients and firm leadership while taking ownership of key engagement responsibilities and helping lead engagement teams.

You'll gain experience with:

• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews & Compilations
• Internal Control Evaluations
• Risk Assessment Procedures
• Financial Reporting
• Technical Accounting Research
• Client Advisory Services
• Staff Supervision & Development
• Business Consulting Projects

This role offers an excellent blend of technical accounting work, leadership development, and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance Engagement Execution

• Plan and assist in managing audit, review, compilation, and consulting engagements
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit procedures
• Execute fieldwork and substantive testing procedures
• Prepare and review engagement documentation
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards

Financial Reporting

• Prepare audit reports and engagement deliverables
• Assist clients with financial statement preparation and disclosures
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness
• Research technical accounting matters and document conclusions
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of accounting and auditing standards

Client Service

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Communicate directly with client personnel throughout engagements
• Assist clients with accounting and reporting questions
• Deliver responsive and professional service
• Support client needs beyond traditional compliance engagements

Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise and review staff accountant work
• Provide coaching and technical guidance
• Assist with training and development initiatives
• Support engagement teams in meeting deadlines and quality expectations
• Help develop future accounting professionals within the firm

Professional Development

• Participate in internal and external continuing education programs
• Stay informed on auditing standards and industry developments
• Assist with technical training and knowledge-sharing initiativesContinue developing leadership and project management skills
• Pursue CPA certification if not already licensed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience with audit, review, or compilation engagements
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Who Thrives Here?

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working directly with clients
• Wants to develop advanced assurance expertise
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting teammates
• Values continuous learning and professional growth
• Wants a clear path toward leadership and management
• Enjoys solving accounting and business challenges

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid scheduling
• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Continuing education support
• CPA support and professional development opportunities
• Strong advancement potential

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Many Audit Senior positions focus primarily on executing audit procedures and completing engagement documentation.

This opportunity provides meaningful exposure to engagement planning, client interaction, financial reporting, staff leadership, and advisory projects. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, strengthen client relationships, and gain the experience needed to advance into future management opportunities.

The combination of technical development, mentorship, client visibility, and career progression makes this an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious assurance professional looking to take the next step in their public accounting career.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected CPA and advisory firm known for technical excellence, strong client relationships, and a commitment to employee development. Through collaborative leadership, ongoing training, and exceptional client service, the firm provides professionals with the resources and support needed to build rewarding long-term careers.