Senior Assurance Lead - Hybrid, CPA-Ready

PBMares, LLP; Morehead City (NC); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Hybrid work environment

Learning and development

Job summary

PBMares, LLP is seeking an experienced Senior - Assurance to lead and execute high‑quality assurance engagements with a commitment to client service and timely delivery.

The role requires a CPA‑eligible degree and several years of audit experience, with strong GAAS/GAAP knowledge and proficiency in MS Office and analytics tools. A hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1 year of experience with a CPA OR 2 years of relevant experience without CPA.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and applicable professional standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and completion.
• Apply GAAS, GAAP, and firm methodology when performing and reviewing audit procedures.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate risks, research technical accounting and auditing issues, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor staff, provide on-the-job training and feedback, and review team members' work.
• Coordinate engagement staffing, assignments, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Work closely with managers and partners to resolve engagement issues and manage risk.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, WIP, and billing to help ensure profitable, on-time delivery.
• Utilize firm technology, data analytics, and approved AI-assisted tools to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients and participate in practice development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Audit knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA exam eligible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

PBMares, LLP is seeking an experienced Senior - Assurance to lead and execute high‑quality assurance engagements with a commitment to client service and timely delivery.

The role requires a CPA‑eligible degree and several years of audit experience, with strong GAAS/GAAP knowledge and proficiency in MS Office and analytics tools. A hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered to support work‑life balance.