Audit Senior Accountant

Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, LLC.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

9 paid holidays

Health insurance

HSA and FSA options

Dental

Vision

Nice Healthcare

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

CPA assistance / continuing education

Job summary

Boyum Barenscheer is a Top 20 Twin Cities Accounting firm that delivers tax, audit, and advisory services with a strong culture of caring and purpose. We seek an Audit Senior Accountant to lead audits, serve as a primary client contact, and mentor junior staff while driving on-time, on-budget engagements.

You will ensure compliance with GAAP and related standards, collaborate across departments, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of audit experience.
• Active CPA licensure preferred.
• Proficient with technology-based systems and equipment with a focus on Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Leads audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedure engagements of varying complexity, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Reviews financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with evolving standards.
• Assess internal controls, identifies areas for improvement, and provides recommendations to clients.
• Prepares and secures approval for engagement letters and modifications, ensuring clarity on assignments and fee structures.
• Manages project timelines and budgets, ensuring engagements are completed efficiently and profitably.
• Maintains compliance with FASB, AICPA, GAAP, and APB standards across all engagements.
• Prepares management letters and coordinates with the tax department on tax-related matters.
• Identifies and implements process improvements within engagements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Keeps Partners and Managers informed of significant developments, analyzes major issues, and provides recommendations for resolution.
• Collaborates across departments to address client needs efficiently and enhance service delivery.
• Maintains proactive client communication, fostering relationships beyond immediate needs and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Stays informed on economic, political, and legislative trends that may impact the business environment.
• Provides training, mentorship, and performance evaluations for staff, fostering professional growth and development through the Career Coaching program.
• Assists in recruiting efforts by developing training materials and onboarding new staff and interns.
• Develops expertise in a specialized industry or technical area, contributing to firm knowledge and client service.

Skills

Audit engagements

GAAP knowledge

FASB knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Boyum Barenscheer is a Top 20 Twin Cities Accounting firm that has won multiple workplace awards and loves what we do - from tax and audit services to business advisory and outsourced accounting services. Located at three offices across the Twin Cities, we’re a group of individuals who genuinely care about our clients and each other. Our team is awesome and our clients are exceptional.Caring and Thoughtful | Get Things Done | Work with Purpose

Audit Senior Accountant leads and executes audit engagements. They serve as a key client contact while guiding and reviewing the work of junior team members and helping keep engagements on schedule. An Audit Senior Accountant also takes a proactive role in process improvement and frequently collaborates with other departments.

Audit Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Leads audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedure engagements of varying complexity, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Reviews financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with evolving standards.
• Assess internal controls, identifies areas for improvement, and provides recommendations to clients.
• Prepares and secures approval for engagement letters and modifications, ensuring clarity on assignments and fee structures.
• Manages project timelines and budgets, ensuring engagements are completed efficiently and profitably.
• Maintains compliance with FASB, AICPA, GAAP, and APB standards across all engagements.
• Prepares management letters and coordinates with the tax department on tax-related matters.
• Identifies and implements process improvements within engagements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Keeps Partners and Managers informed of significant developments, analyzes major issues, and provides recommendations for resolution.
• Collaborates across departments to address client needs efficiently and enhance service delivery.
• Maintains proactive client communication, fostering relationships beyond immediate needs and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Stays informed on economic, political, and legislative trends that may impact the business environment.
• Provides training, mentorship, and performance evaluations for staff, fostering professional growth and development through the Career Coaching program.
• Assists in recruiting efforts by developing training materials and onboarding new staff and interns.
• Develops expertise in a specialized industry or technical area, contributing to firm knowledge and client service.

Why Boyum is Right for You

Aligned values. Here at Boyum we’re all about Getting Things Done, Working with Purpose, and being Caring and Thoughtful for our team and our clients.

Work Life Balance. Enjoy 20 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays to unplug and refresh.

Health is a priority. Firm paid for medical plans*, HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, and Nice Healthcare.

Prepare for the future. 401(k) with a company safe harbor contribution, access to Boyum Barenscheer Wealth Management, Identity Protection, and more.

Get rewarded for continuing education. CPA assistance and completion bonus, access to Becker learning platform, and tuition reimbursement.

Flexibility to match your lifestyle. Depending on the role and location, we offer opportunities for in-office, hybrid, and remote work arrangements.
*For applicable individual only medical plans.

Boyum Barenscheer is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of audit experience
• Active CPA licensure preferred.
• Proficient with technology-based systems and equipment with a focus on Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.