Lead Audit Engagement Specialist – Hybrid/Remote

MBE CPAs; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote work options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA accounts

PTO

401k employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and CPA support

Supplemental life/AD&D/STD/LTD/illness

Bonus opportunities for business leads

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MBE CPAs is seeking In-Charge Audit professionals to lead audit engagements while supporting client relationships and guiding junior team members. Responsibilities include analyzing financial records, planning procedures, and coordinating workflow to ensure timely, accurate completion.

Candidates should have 3+ years of public accounting audit experience, with prior supervision or guidance of staff. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required; CPA certification is highly desired or attainable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit experience at a public accounting firm.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, or guiding staff during audit engagements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification highly desired or ability to attain.
• Willingness to work onsite preferred, with hybrid/remote options considered for experienced talent.

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading audit engagements while supporting client relationships.
• Analyze client financial records to identify accounting issues and research solutions.
• Plan and perform audit procedures in line with standards.
• Own assigned audit engagements, coordinate workflow and ensure timely completion.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff accountants and audit associates.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while understanding clients' businesses.
• Communicate with clients to request information, discuss findings, and address questions.
• Collaborate with Audit Managers and Partners to complete engagements.

Skills

Audit experience

Staff supervision

Client relations

Research & issue identification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

MBE CPAs is seeking In-Charge Audit professionals to lead audit engagements while supporting client relationships and guiding junior team members. Responsibilities include analyzing financial records, planning procedures, and coordinating workflow to ensure timely, accurate completion.

Candidates should have 3+ years of public accounting audit experience, with prior supervision or guidance of staff. A Bachelor's in Accounting is required; CPA certification is highly desired or attainable.