Audit Senior Accountant

LBMC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LBMC is seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to join a progressive office in one of our Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Louisville locations. You will work on financial statement audits and internal audits with support from seasoned professionals, while mentoring Staff and Intern Accountants.

The role offers a clear path to Manager and Senior Manager and emphasizes high-quality workmanship, client service, and professional growth within LBMC. Travel is <15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA exam readiness (150 credit hours).
• 2+ years of staff auditor experience at a CPA or professional services firm.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (<15% travel/year).

Responsibilities

• Act in a consulting capacity to determine services needed for audit projects.
• Oversee planning of client engagements and ensure timely deliverables.
• Prepare complete work papers aligned with standards and audits.
• Draft process narratives and maps; perform risk-based audits.
• Mentor Staff Accounting and Audit Intern teams and foster growth.
• Engage in leadership activities with committees and community groups.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Auditing

Client communications

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate / passing CPA exam

Job description

This Audit Senior Accountant role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about auditing and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a progressive office in one of our Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Louisville offices. You would receive support from seasoned industry professionals in the market while offering mentorship/professional development opportunities to Staff and Intern Accountants.

The Senior Accountant will work on a wide range of accounting and internal auditing projects encompassing client operations across a diverse set of industries. Assignments may include financial statement audits as well as risk-based internal audits for the LBMC clients. High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Manager, Senior Manager, and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC.

Scope of work

• Acts in a consulting capacity to all assigned clients to determine what services are needed for accounting and audit projects
• Oversee the planning of client engagements; soliciting client needs and ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed upon project timelinesUtilizes analytical skills to perform review functions as well as identify issues not discovered at the Staff level.
• Prepares complete work papers in conformity with standards including scope/conclusion narrative, adequate supporting documentation, tick mark and work paper cross references.
• Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills in drafting process/system narratives and process maps. Excels at performing risk-based audits.
• Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the Staff Accounting and Audit Internship teams, reviewing audit work and providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Joins committees and/or volunteers for leadership roles with community/civic organizations for which he/she is a member.
• Works diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Audit Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service lines
• Adheres to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including the firms policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate.

Ideal candidate profile

• Bachelors Degree and ability to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours)
• 2+ years of work as a Staff Auditor at a CPA or professional services firm
• Willingness to travel to client sites as requested (<15% travel/year)