Senior Audit Accountant

Christiansoncpa; Iowa (LA, WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Health care coverage

401(k) savings plan

CPA exam support

Job summary

Christiansoncpa is looking for a qualified accounting professional to provide consulting on complex financial transactions. This role supports clients across the U.S. but prefers applicants from Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

With responsibilities including ensuring compliance with accounting standards and engaging in business development, candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 2+ years of public accounting experience. Benefits include a flexible schedule and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred, focusing on audits and advisory services.
• Able to engage with client stakeholders and deliver timely advice.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting transactions.

Responsibilities

• Consult on complex accounting transactions.
• Ensure quality work complies with accounting standards.
• Participate in business development and client relationship cultivation.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Client service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Job Description

We help our clients address the accounting and financial reporting needs of their business. We’ll rely on you to ensure that our client's financial operations and controls meet standards and are error‑free. We assist our clients in navigating complex accounting matters arising from regulatory or strategic business changes, with the implementation of new accounting standards, and provide on‑call accounting advice. Our people deliver the best in class advice and build long‑lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Consulting on complex accounting transactions
• Ensuring quality work is performed timely and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Engaging client stakeholders, including audit committees and client management to identify, assess, and deliver timely and accurate advice
• Identifying regulatory and market trends that are applicable to clients and becoming a trusted advisor
• Actively participating in business development and cultivating relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors, Managers, or Partners

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred, or actively seeking CPA credential
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred, including but not limited to financial statement audits, assurance and advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance experience with a focus on complex accounting transactions
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one or two specific industries
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing and research skills
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on the spot thinking
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members

Other Information

• Position is open to remote candidates across the U.S.; preference is given to applicants residing in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin
• Hours are normally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST

Benefits

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support
• Employee and Business Development referral programs

Legal Disclosure

This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation

Salary range: $75,000.00 – $83,000.00.