Audit Supervisor

Confidential; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Bridgeville, PA is seeking an Audit Supervisor to oversee audit engagements, provide technical accounting guidance, and lead engagement teams in delivering high-quality client service. The role emphasizes risk-based planning and engagement leadership.

The position focuses on preparing financial statements, reviewing audit testing, and mentoring staff. It supports ongoing professional development in a hybrid work environment with collaboration across departments and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Ability to tailor audit programs based on risk assessments and engagement needs.
• Strong technical accounting and auditing skills.
• Experience reviewing audit testing and financial statement preparation.
• Strong client service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and tailor and finalize audit programs based on risk assessments to address all audit areas.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including drafting footnote disclosures.
• Review audit testing completed by team members across all audit areas.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide solutions to accounting and auditing issues and questions.
• Coordinate with the tax department regarding the potential impact of audit entries on tax liabilities, projections, and financial statements.
• Communicate questions, issues, and engagement progress and status to Senior Managers and Directors.
• Deliver high-level client service and identify appropriate opportunities to expand services based on client needs.
• Stay current on industry regulations, accounting knowledge, and technical skills.
• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and questions.
• Develop professional network contacts and resources.
• Propose new initiatives and ideas to improve engagement efficiency and organizational processes.

Skills

Audit supervision

Team leadership

Client service

Project management

Communication skills

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing audit engagements, providing technical accounting guidance, managing engagement teams, and delivering high-quality client service. This role focuses on technical oversight, audit planning and risk assessment, financial statement preparation, team leadership, and effective project management. The Audit Supervisor serves as a key resource for accounting and auditing matters while identifying opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and tailor and finalize audit programs based on risk assessments to address all audit areas
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, including drafting footnote disclosures
• Review audit testing completed by team members across all audit areas
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide solutions to accounting and auditing issues and questions
• Coordinate with the tax department regarding the potential impact of audit entries on tax liabilities, projections, and financial statements
• Communicate questions, issues, and engagement progress and status to Senior Managers and Directors
• Deliver high-level client service and identify appropriate opportunities to expand services based on client needs
• Stay current on industry regulations, accounting knowledge, and technical skills
• Serve as a resource for technical accounting issues and questions
• Develop professional network contacts and resources
• Propose new initiatives and ideas to improve engagement efficiency and organizational processes

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• 1–3 years of supervisory experience required
• 5–8 years of professional accounting experience required
• Experience overseeing projects and teams required
• 3–5 years of public accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Special Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to oversee audit projects and engagement teams
• Ability to manage multiple engagement priorities, deadlines, and budgets
• Commitment to maintaining current technical accounting and industry knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Ability to tailor audit programs based on risk assessments and engagement needs
• Strong technical accounting and auditing skills
• Experience reviewing audit testing and financial statement preparation
• Strong client service and relationship management skills
• Ability to identify and communicate accounting and auditing issues and develop appropriate solutions
• Strong project and engagement management skills
• Ability to effectively delegate work and manage engagement team resources
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train, develop, and provide guidance to staff and senior team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Commitment to continuous professional development and technical knowledge

Additional Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrates the organization’s core values
• Experience in public accounting
• Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional network
• Demonstrated interest in developing and mentoring other staff
• Ability to propose and implement initiatives that improve organizational and engagement efficiency
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development

The Audit Supervisor position operates in a hybrid work environment and is headquartered in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The role involves collaboration with clients, engagement teams, Senior Managers, Directors, and other departments while managing audit projects and team responsibilities.