Audit Senior: Lead Fieldwork & Client Engagement

Madison-Davis, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC, a growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an Audit Senior to support assurance engagements for privately held and middle-market clients. You will lead fieldwork, supervise junior staff, interact directly with clients, and assist with audits, reviews, and other assurance work.

This role offers exposure to construction, real estate, financial services, and other sectors, with opportunities to expand technical expertise while building client-facing and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA eligible, actively pursuing, or CPA preferred.
• 2+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience performing audits, reviews, and assurance engagements.
• Exposure to construction, real estate, financial services, or other commercial industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with audit software.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of audit, review, and assurance engagements.
• Perform and lead audit fieldwork, including testing financial statements, internal controls, and transactional activity.
• Identify accounting, operational, and financial reporting risks and communicate findings to engagement leadership.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to clients and engagement teams.
• Develop an understanding of client operations, accounting processes, and industry-specific considerations.
• Ensure engagements are completed in accordance with professional standards and firm methodologies.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff members.
• Assist with engagement budgeting, project management, and meeting client deadlines.
• Stay current on accounting, auditing, and industry developments impacting clients.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the assurance practice.

Skills

Public accounting audit experience

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Madison-Davis, LLC, a growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking an Audit Senior to support assurance engagements for privately held and middle-market clients. You will lead fieldwork, supervise junior staff, interact directly with clients, and assist with audits, reviews, and other assurance work.

This role offers exposure to construction, real estate, financial services, and other sectors, with opportunities to expand technical expertise while building client-facing and leadership