Audit Senior: Lead Engagements & Grow Your Career

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Assurance (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking an Audit Senior to lead engagements from planning through completion and to build strong, trusted relationships with clients. You will guide staff, evaluate risk, and ensure audits meet the highest professional standards while providing meaningful insights beyond compliance.

In this role, you will collaborate with managers and partners, develop leadership skills, and contribute to delivering value to a diverse client base across industries within our Columbus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of audit experience, preferably in public accounting.
• Solid understanding of auditing principles and financial reporting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality and client service.
• Build trusted client relationships by understanding their goals and challenges.
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching, reviews, and hands-on guidance.
• Evaluate risk, review financial reporting, and ensure audits meet high professional standards.
• Partner with managers and shareholders to deliver meaningful insights beyond compliance.

Skills

Audit experience

Financial reporting

Project management

Communication

Relationship-building

Multitasking

CPA-track

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Clark Schaefer Hackett is seeking an Audit Senior to lead engagements from planning through completion and to build strong, trusted relationships with clients. You will guide staff, evaluate risk, and ensure audits meet the highest professional standards while providing meaningful insights beyond compliance.

In this role, you will collaborate with managers and partners, develop leadership skills, and contribute to delivering value to a diverse client base across industries within our Columbus