Audit Supervisor

Ascend

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jackson Thornton is looking for an Audit Supervisor to play a key role in planning, executing, and supervising audit engagements. This position will work closely with audit managers and partners to ensure high quality audits, timely delivery, and strong client relationships.

The role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership of field teams, and a solid understanding of utility accounting and regulatory environments.

Qualifications

CPA (or CPA eligible) with 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience.
Experience with Construction and/or for profit clients preferred, but not required.
Working knowledge of RUS and FERC accounting standards.
Single Audit experience preferred.
Proven ability to supervise staff and manage fieldwork.
Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute audit engagements for a variety of clients.
Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff; review work papers and provide constructive feedback.
Perform and review complex audit areas including revenue, debt, capital credits, and regulatory accounting.
Apply knowledge of RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
Assist in Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, including major program determination and compliance testing.
Identify accounting and internal control issues and communicate findings to management.
Maintain audit quality, documentation standards, and timelines.
Collaborate with audit managers and partners on engagement planning and issue resolution.

Skills

Strong communication and client Intera

Education

CPA or CPA eligible

3–5 years public accounting audit experience

Tools

RUS accounting standards

FERC accounting standards

Job description

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.
As of May 2026, Jackson Thornton has joined the Ascend network.
Find Your Home with Jackson Thornton!
Jackson Thornton, an accounting and consulting firm, was established in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 3, 1919. From our beginning, the firm has operated with personal integrity and professional excellence while evolving and expanding to provide more of what businesses need- whether strategic planning, business consulting, technology consulting or specialized industry services. Jackson Thornton has grown to serve clients in six locations throughout Alabama with a team of more than 200 professionals and is looking to welcome more driven, client-focused individuals to the firm.

Jackson Thornton is looking for an Audit Supervisor to play a key role in planning, executing, and supervising audit engagements. This position will work closely with audit managers and partners to ensure high quality audits, timely delivery, and strong client relationships. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership of field teams, and a solid understanding of utility accounting and regulatory environments. The Audit Supervisor will also supervise staff auditors, review work papers, and serve as a primary point of contact for client personnel during fieldwork. This role is ideal for a senior level professional preparing for management responsibilities.

As An Audit Supervisor, You Will

Plan and execute audit engagements for a variety of clients
Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff; review work papers and provide constructive feedback
Perform and review complex audit areas including revenue, debt, capital credits, and regulatory accounting
Apply knowledge of RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
Assist in Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, including major program determination and compliance testing
Identify accounting and internal control issues and communicate findings to management
Maintain audit quality, documentation standards, and timelines
Collaborate with audit managers and partners on engagement planning and issue resolution

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

CPA (or CPA eligible) with 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience
Experience with Construction and/or for profit clients preferred, but not required
Working knowledge of RUS and FERC accounting standards
Single Audit experience preferred
Proven ability to supervise staff and manage fieldwork
Strong communication and client interaction skills

Jackson Thornton offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package to all of our professionals, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long term and short term disability plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off plan, and a 401(k) plan with a match.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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