In-Charge Audit

MBE CPAs; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work option

Hybrid/Remote option for senior talent

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k + matching

PTO

Job summary

MBE CPAs is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead engagements and mentor junior staff. You will analyze complex financial records, plan procedures, and ensure timely, high-quality work while fostering strong client relationships.

Applicants should have a CPA or be willing to obtain certification, with a preference for onsite work but openness to hybrid/remote for experienced talent. 3+ years of public accounting audit experience is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience at a public accounting firm.
• Experience supervising or guiding staff during audits.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification highly desired or ability to attain.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and guide junior team members through the audit process.
• Analyze client financial records to identify accounting issues and propose solutions.
• Plan and perform audit procedures per standards.
• Coordinate workflow and ensure timely, accurate work.
• Review staff work and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships and understand client businesses.
• Collaborate with Audit Managers and Partners to complete engagements.

Skills

Audit experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

What's the role?

In-Charge Audit professionals are responsible for performing and leading audit engagements while supporting client relationships and helping guide junior team members through the audit process. This includes:

• Analyzing client financial records to identify potential accounting issues and performing research to present proposed solutions.
• Planning and performing audit procedures in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
• Taking ownership of assigned audit engagements, including coordinating workflow and helping ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Supervising, training, and mentoring staff accountants and audit associates throughout audit engagements.
• Reviewing work prepared by staff and providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Building new and strengthening existing client relationships while developing a strong understanding of clients' businesses.
• Communicating with clients throughout engagements to request information, discuss findings, and help address accounting or financial reporting questions.
• Collaborating with Audit Managers and Partners to successfully complete client engagements.

What experience and skills do I need to be successful?

• 3+ years of audit experience at a public accounting firm.
• Previous experience supervising, reviewing, or providing guidance to staff during audit engangements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification highly desired or ability to attain.
• Candidates that are willing to work onsite preferred, but wiling to consider hybrid/remote work for experienced talent.

Great Perks and Benefits:

Some major perks this firm can offer are long-term job stability, work-life balance to support raising a family, and significant opportunity to grow your career within the firm. In addition:

• Onsite, hybrid, or remote work arrangements.
• Relocation packages including ability to work remotely during transition to area.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• FSA/HSA account options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401k employer matching program to save for retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement, CPA assistance, and professional growth opportunities through continuing education.
• Supplemental insurance options for life, AD&D, STD, LTD, and critical illness.
• Bonuses for helping with business development leads.
• Incredible potential for upward mobility and career growth.

What will my schedule look like?

Employees say their favorite perk at MBE is the flexibility. Generally, you can flex the typical Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule around any personal passions or family time as long as business needs are being met.

More about the MBE Affiliate Group:

MBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door Country, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton, and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona, in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska, and Durango, Colorado.