Audit Senior Accountant

Orion Placement; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Portland, Maine is seeking an Audit Senior Accountant to lead audit engagements and mentor junior staff, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery. You will collaborate with Managers and Partners across diverse clients, applying GAAP and professional standards, while taking ownership of engagements and developing client relationships.

On-site first year with potential hybrid flexibility later, a CPA licensure path is required and 2+ years of public accounting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Current or prior Senior-level audit responsibilities, including engagement ownership or staff supervision.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with substantial coursework.
• Coursework sufficient to meet CPA licensure requirements.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audit and attest engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare and review engagement workpapers, financial statements, footnotes, and related reports.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on engagements across multiple industries.
• Apply GAAP and auditing standards to address technical matters.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Review and delegate work to junior accounting professionals.
• Train and mentor Associate-level staff.
• Identify client issues and provide insights throughout engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Contribute to a supportive, client-focused culture.

Skills

Audit management

Engagement ownership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure progress

Tools

Caseware

CaseView

Suralink

Job description

Pay

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of audit and attest engagements while continuing to build your technical and leadership skills.
• Work directly with experienced Managers and Partners across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
• Build meaningful client relationships and become a trusted day-to-day resource throughout engagements.
• Gain hands‑on leadership experience by reviewing work, delegating assignments, and mentoring junior accounting professionals.
• Expand your knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, financial statement preparation, and complex accounting matters.
• Join an employee‑first, collaborative firm that prioritizes professional development, flexibility, and work-life harmony.

Location

This is a full‑time, on‑site opportunity based in Portland, Maine. New employees typically work full‑time in the office during their first year to build strong relationships and become fully integrated with the team, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule afterward if preferred. Our employee‑first culture also provides flexibility when personal needs arise.

Note

Candidates must have 2+ years of audit and attest experience within public accounting and have progressed beyond a purely Associate‑level role, with experience reviewing work, supervising junior professionals, or taking meaningful ownership of engagements. A CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure is required.

About Us

We are an established full‑service public accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving businesses, families, and organizations throughout New England. Our team combines strong technical expertise with practical, proactive guidance and personalized client service. We believe in developing talented professionals, building long‑term client relationships, and creating a collaborative workplace where people can grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Plan and execute audit and attest engagements from initial planning through completion.
• Prepare and review engagement workpapers, financial statements, footnotes, and related reports.
• Collaborate closely with Managers and Partners on engagements across multiple industries.
• Apply GAAP and professional auditing standards to address technical accounting and audit matters.
• Serve as a key day‑to‑day contact for clients and help maintain strong, responsive relationships.
• Review and delegate work to junior accounting professionals.
• Train, mentor, and support Associate‑level team members in their technical and professional development.
• Identify client issues and provide thoughtful, value‑added insights throughout engagements.
• Manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to a supportive, client‑focused, and team‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting audit and attest experience.
• Current or prior Senior‑level audit responsibilities, including engagement ownership, workpaper review, or junior staff supervision.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with substantial accounting coursework.
• Coursework sufficient to meet CPA licensure requirements.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and professional auditing standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and audit workpapers.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Experience with Caseware, CaseView, Suralink, or similar audit software preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Build your career within a supportive firm that invests in professional development.
• Gain meaningful exposure to experienced Managers and Partners.
• Take on real responsibility and continue developing toward Audit Manager‑level opportunities.
• Work with diverse clients and industries that keep engagements interesting and challenging.
• Mentor junior professionals and strengthen your leadership experience early in your career.
• Enjoy an employee‑first culture focused on collaboration, flexibility, belonging, and sustainable career growth.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established New England CPA firm seeking an Audit Senior Accountant with 2+ years of public accounting audit experience plus Senior‑level responsibility. Handles audit and attest engagements, financial statements, client relationships, and junior staff review and mentoring. Portland, ME, on‑site first year with potential hybrid flexibility thereafter.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Must‑have: CPA licensure or be actively progressing toward CPA licensure, 2+ years of public accounting audit experience