Audit Senior Accountant

LBMC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Talent Development programs

Parental leave

Flexible work culture

Job summary

A national accounting firm is seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to join its Louisville office. This position involves consulting with clients on audit needs, overseeing engagements, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree and has at least 2 years of auditing experience. The firm offers competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Staff Auditor at a CPA or professional services firm.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (less than 15% travel per year).

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to identify accounting and audit service needs.
• Oversee client engagement planning and ensure timely deliverables.
• Perform reviews and identify issues not discovered by Staff.
• Prepare work papers that conform to standards.
• Mentor Staff Accounting and Audit Interns.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for Staff Accounting and Audit Interns, providing mentorship.
• Join committees or lead community/civic organizations as appropriate.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders to foster long-term LBMC partnerships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Ability to sit for CPA exam (150 credit hours)

Job description

Overview

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LBMC has recently expanded our footprint in the Southeast through the addition of our Louisville office. We are excited to continue to add new team members and better serve clients in the greater Kentucky market through our new office location. Our firm is aggressively pursuing top talent to evolve as the firm of the future. If you are interested in joining a nationally renowned team that supports a sophisticated client portfolio, LBMC is the place for you!

Opportunity

This Audit Senior Accountant role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about auditing and seeking a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would join a progressive office in Louisville, KY, receive support from seasoned professionals, and have access to mentorship and professional development opportunities for Staff and Intern Accountants.

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; solicit client needs and ensure deliverables are completed within agreed-upon project timelines
• Utilize analytical skills to perform review functions and identify issues not discovered at the Staff level
• Prepare complete work papers in conformity with standards including scope/conclusion narrative, adequate supporting documentation, tick marks and cross references
• Demonstrate excellent technical writing skills in drafting process/system narratives and process maps; excel at performing risk-based audits
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for Staff Accounting and Audit Internship teams, reviewing audit work and providing mentorship opportunities
• Join committees or volunteer for leadership roles with community/civic organizations as appropriate
• Build relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to foster long-term partnerships between LBMC Audit and external clients; identify opportunities for service expansion
• Adhere to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including privacy and client confidentiality; comply with relevant professional conduct rules

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree and ability to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours)
• 2+ years of experience as a Staff Auditor at a CPA or professional services firm
• Willingness to travel to client sites as requested (less than 15% travel per year)

LBMC Overview

LBMC is built on individuals with entrepreneurial spirits and a belief in the power of a hybrid workforce. We are consistently named a Pacesetter for Growth in the U.S. and operate across four LBMC offices in the Southeast and remote locations. We are recognized as a Fortune Great Place to Work, a Top 5 Firm in the Southeast, and a Top Accounting Firm on Accounting Today’s Top 100 list, among other accolades. We offer individualized career paths regardless of location or schedule.

LBMC offers competitive benefits including generous PTO, robust technology for remote work, Talent Development and continuing professional education programs, inclusive Business Resource Groups, parental leave, and structured mentorship and development programs. We are committed to giving back to local communities through LBMC initiatives such as Lending Hands and the LBMC Cares Foundation.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion at LBMC: Our commitment to team members, clients, and communities is rooted in our differences. Diversity brings value by connecting us with our community and driving innovation. LBMC provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to protected classes as defined by law.

If you are interested in joining a firm that provides personalized career paths, the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across the US, and a flexible, work-friendly culture, please reach out.