Senior Accountant

Oliver James; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Audit & Business Advisory Services group, offering exposure to business advisory, technical accounting, and client-facing activities. The role is designed for professionals who want to expand beyond traditional audit and build leadership and relationship-management skills for progression into management.

Key responsibilities include performing audit procedures across complex areas, preparing and reviewing documentation, and serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• At least two years of audit experience within a CPA firm.
• Active CPA license or progress toward obtaining one.
• Strong technical accounting and auditing skills, professional skepticism, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures across complex financial statement areas.
• Prepare and review audit documentation.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact for clients.
• Supervise staff and manage engagement plans; review work and provide coaching.
• Analyze financial statements and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct technical research and develop industry knowledge across sectors such as real estate, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and nonprofits.

Skills

Technical accounting

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA license or in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Audit & Business Advisory Services group. This role offers an opportunity to expand beyond traditional audit responsibilities by gaining exposure to business advisory, technical accounting, and client-facing activities. The position is designed for professionals who wish to build on their audit experience while developing leadership and relationship-management skills that support progression toward management roles.

Key responsibilities include performing audit procedures across complex financial statement areas, preparing and reviewing audit documentation, and serving as a primary day-to-day contact for clients. The Senior Accountant will supervise staff, manage engagement plans, review work, and provide coaching and feedback. Additional duties involve analyzing financial statements, identifying opportunities for process improvement, conducting technical research, and developing industry knowledge across various sectors such as real estate, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and nonprofits.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, at least two years of audit experience within a CPA firm, and an active CPA license or progress toward obtaining one. Strong technical accounting and auditing skills, professional skepticism, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are essential. Experience with relevant software platforms is preferred. This position offers a balanced workload and the chance to develop both audit and advisory expertise while building meaningful client relationships and supervising teams.