Financial Statement Auditor

VAAS Professionals, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Opportunities for advancement within a growing firm

Job summary

VAAS Professionals, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Statement Auditor to join their team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves leading audits for government programs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and have over 4 years of relevant auditing experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications include a strong understanding of GAAP and proficiency in auditing software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in auditing financial statements in a public accounting environment.
• Experience with Federal, State, or local government auditing.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based financial statement audits.
• Lead audit engagement teams through planning and report issuance.
• Identify risks of material misstatement and design audit procedures.
• Test internal controls over financial reporting.
• Draft auditor's reports and communicate audit issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation standards

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Atlanta, GA, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

VAAS Professionals, LLC is a forward‑thinking CPA and Management Consulting Firm committed to excellence in financial reporting, compliance, and advisory services. We support a diverse portfolio of commercial, government, and nonprofit clients. Our culture is grounded in integrity, collaboration, continuous learning, and a deep commitment to delivering high‑quality results.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Financial Statement Auditor with direct experience supporting Government programs. This role will lead engagements from risk assessment through final report issuance, serve as a trusted advisor to client management, and mentor junior staff.

About the Role

As a Financial Statement Auditor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial statements for a diverse range of clients. Your primary objective will be to conduct thorough audits in accordance with established accounting standards and regulatory requirements, identifying any discrepancies or areas of risk. You will collaborate closely with client finance teams to gather necessary documentation, assess internal controls, and provide recommendations for improvement. This role demands a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks to deliver reliable audit opinions. Ultimately, your work will support stakeholders in making informed financial decisions and maintaining trust in financial disclosures.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk‑based financial statement audits in accordance with GAAS and, where applicable, GAGAS (Yellow Book) and Single Audit requirements under the OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Lead audit engagement teams through planning, internal control evaluation, substantive testing, sampling, and report issuance owing the workpaper trail end‑to‑end.
• Identify and assess risks of material misstatement, design responsive audit procedures, and evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence.
• Test and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and over compliance with major federal program requirements.
• Draft auditor’s reports, management letters, and findings/recommendations in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory standards.
• Communicate complex audit issues clearly to client management, audit committees, governing boards, and other stakeholders.
• Coach and review the work of staff and senior associates; foster a culture of professional skepticism, technical accuracy, and quality.
• Stay current on FASB, GASB, AICPA, and GAO standard‑setting activity and assess implications for client engagements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

4+ years of accounting experience of progressive experience auditing financial statements in public accounting environment

Demonstrated experience supporting:

• Federal, State, or local government auditing
• Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book)

Working knowledge of:

• GAAP
• GAAS

Strong attention to detail and documentation standards

Proficiency in CaseWare, TeamMate, Wdesk, Engagement or comparable and Microsoft Suite

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Location: Hybrid

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing firm