Audit Senior — Hybrid Cincinnati | Lead Engagements & Growth

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Weeks PTO

Firm shut down week

Comprehensive Benefits

Hybrid Work

Career Growth

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Audit Senior to lead and execute audits for a diverse client base, primarily financial services, including community banks and investment companies. You will oversee engagement teams, evaluate financial records and internal controls, and provide insights to strengthen clients’ reporting processes.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and judgment, can balance multiple priorities, and maintain budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• At least two years of public accounting experience within Audit/Assurance, preferably with financial institution clients.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, AICPA audit standards, common audit procedures and techniques, and quality control standards.
• Strong project management, analytical and critical thinking with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with prior team management experience and ability to manage internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion while meeting client deadlines and firm quality standards.
• Assess business processes, accounting systems, internal controls, and audit risks.
• Develop audit programs and procedures aligned with identified risks and test objectives.
• Prepare and review workpapers, engagement letters, financial statements, and footnote disclosures.
• Document audit conclusions with clear, sufficient supporting evidence.
• Review team members' work for accuracy, quality, thoroughness, and timely completion.
• Supervise, coach, and train staff auditors through firsthand guidance and development opportunities.
• Resolve issues identified during the audit process in collaboration with clients and engagement leaders.
• Use firm-provided audit software to review and compile financial information.
• Help develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and communicate potential deviations.
• Manage workload, utilization, chargeable hours, and assignment progress with managers.
• Contribute to firm committees, training initiatives, and other activities that support team and firm growth.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett in Cincinnati, OH seeks an Audit Senior to lead and execute audits for a diverse client base, primarily financial services, including community banks and investment companies. You will oversee engagement teams, evaluate financial records and internal controls, and provide insights to strengthen clients’ reporting processes.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail and judgment, can balance multiple priorities, and maintain budgets and deadlines.