Senior Assurance Auditor - Growth & Impact

Smith + Howard; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Howard is seeking an Assurance professional in our Columbia, SC office. You will perform high-quality audit work with personal client attention by planning and preparing workpapers and identifying value-added suggestions for client utilization.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA strongly preferred, 2–5 years of public accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
• Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
• Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing above and beyond the call of duty.
• Audit preparation.
• Trial balance and lead sheet setup.
• Creating, updating, and analyzing schedules and spreadsheets.
• Verification of accuracy of client accounting records.
• Updating financials and understanding our client’s businesses.
• Meet budget and realization goals and supervise staff accountants for meeting budget goals.
• Identify client issues and client service responsibilities.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities.
• Be aware of developments, pronouncements, and research technical issues.
• Identify problem areas and client issues and propose solutions to managers and partners.
• Identify value added suggestions from audit and reviews for client utilization.
• Meet chargeable hour goal.
• Participates in internal training, as appropriate.
• Pass CPA Exam if not already completed.

Skills

Audit

Financial reporting

GAAP

Communication

Team collaboration

CPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Smith + Howard is seeking an Assurance professional in our Columbia, SC office. You will perform high-quality audit work with personal client attention by planning and preparing workpapers and identifying value-added suggestions for client utilization.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, CPA strongly preferred, 2–5 years of public accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a team environment.