Audit Senior / Audit Manager

Wertz & Associates; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education assistance

Flexible scheduling

Professional development support

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Wertz & Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an experienced Audit Senior/Manager to lead engagements and mentor staff within our Assurance practice. You will work with privately held businesses, nonprofits, manufacturers, construction firms, and other growing organizations across West Michigan.

This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule, strong advancement potential, and a client-focused culture focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• Audit and assurance background essential.
• Strong GAAP knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Review workpapers and financial statements.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate findings to clients and leadership.
• Develop long-term client relationships and provide recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise staff accountants; support recruiting and onboarding.

Skills

Audit & assurance

GAAP knowledge

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Audit Senior / Audit Manager

Client Advisory | Leadership Opportunity | Diverse Industries | Career Growth

Compensation: $95,000–$150,000 Base + BonusLocation: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client is seeking an experienced Audit Senior / Audit Manager to join its expanding Assurance practice.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who enjoy leading engagements, mentoring staff, and building trusted relationships with clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

You'll work with privately held businesses, nonprofits, manufacturers, construction companies, and other growing organizations throughout West Michigan.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $95,000–$150,000 base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Flexible work environment
• Family-friendly culture
• Diverse assurance engagements
• Significant client interaction
• Opportunity to mentor and lead
• Direct exposure to firm leadership
• Strong advancement potential

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership

• Plan and manage audits, reviews, and compilations
• Review workpapers and financial statements
• Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget
• Communicate findings to clients and leadership

Client Advisory

• Develop long-term client relationships
• Provide recommendations to improve controls and operations
• Assist clients with financial reporting matters

Team Development

• Mentor and supervise staff accountants
• Review work and provide training
• Support recruiting and onboarding efforts

  Qualifications

  Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • CPA preferred
  • 4+ years of public accounting experience
  • Audit and assurance background
  • Strong GAAP knowledge

  Preferred

  • Manufacturing experience
  • Construction experience
  • Nonprofit audit experience
  • Employee benefit plan audit experience

  Benefits

  • Performance bonus program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Professional development support
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education assistance

  About Our Client

  Our client's professionals work as trusted advisors to privately held businesses and organizations throughout Michigan. The firm offers the resources and technical expertise of a larger practice while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative environment.

  If you're ready to take the next step in your assurance career while maintaining strong work-life balance, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.