Audit Supervisor/Auditor

Polk and Associates, PLC; Franklin (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Direct access to partners

CPA support and professional growth

Job summary

Polk & Associates, PLC is a growing Michigan CPA firm with offices in St. Clair Shores, Bingham Farms, and Ann Arbor. We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead engagements, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to audit practice growth.

The role offers significant responsibility with direct access to firm leadership and a clear path toward future management opportunities. Hybrid work is available, with in-office requirements three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Experience reviewing staff work and providing coaching/mentorship.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and financial statement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit workpapers, and compliance reports.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff.
• Review staff work and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Perform risk assessments, audit procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Research and resolve technical accounting, auditing, and compliance matters.
• Work directly with partners on complex engagements and client issues.
• Assist with audit process improvements and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor-level accounting knowledge

Public accounting audit experience

Auditing leadership

Staff coaching/mentoring

Communication and project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager

Thomson Reuters Guided Assurance

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 based on experience and qualifications

Work Arrangement: Hybrid eligible. Team members are expected to work in the St. Clair Shores office a minimum of three days per week. Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the office. Fully remote arrangements are not available.

About Polk & Associates:

Polk & Associates, PLC is a growing Michigan CPA firm providing audit, tax, advisory, and valuation services to clients throughout the state. With offices in St. Clair Shores, Bingham Farms, and Ann Arbor, we serve a diverse client base in real estate, healthcare, affordable housing, and closely held businesses.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to become a key member of our audit team. This individual will lead engagements, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and help drive the continued growth and success of our audit practice.

This position offers significant responsibility, direct access to firm leadership, and a clear path toward future management opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit workpapers, and compliance reports.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff.
• Review staff work and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Perform risk assessments, audit procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Research and resolve technical accounting, auditing, and compliance matters.
• Work directly with partners on complex engagements and client issues.
• Assist with audit process improvements and staff development initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Experience reviewing staff work and providing coaching and mentorship.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and financial statement reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license or active CPA candidate.
• Experience with compliance audits, governmental audits, affordable housing audits, HUD audits, Uniform Guidance, Yellow Book, LIHTC, or similar specialized engagements.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent engagements.
• Experience serving as the primary contact on client engagements.
• Experience working in a technology-enabled audit environment.

Technology Environment:

Polk & Associates continues to invest heavily in technology to improve audit quality, efficiency, and staff experience. Our audit team utilizes:

• Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager
• Thomson Reuters Guided Assurance
• Thomson Reuters CoCounsel
• Microsoft 365 E3
• Microsoft Teams
• Cloud-based collaboration and document management tools

We are committed to leveraging technology and AI to improve client service, audit effectiveness, and staff productivity.

Why Join Polk & Associates?

• Competitive salary of $110,000-$125,000.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility.
• Direct access to partners and firm leadership.
• Clear path toward Audit Manager and future leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead engagements and develop management experience.
• Specialized niche practice opportunities in real estate, affordable housing, healthcare, and compliance engagements.
• Modern technology and AI-enabled work environment.
• Professional development, continuing education, and CPA support.
• Collaborative culture focused on client service, staff development, and long-term growth.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced auditor who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, developing staff, and building client relationships. The successful candidate will become a trusted resource for clients, team members, and firm leadership while helping expand the capabilities and capacity of our audit practice.