Senior Audit Accountant

Springborn Staffing; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid/remote options

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Onsite parking in Portland

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Springborn Staffing partners with a Maine accounting and advisory firm to recruit an experienced Senior Audit Accountant. This role involves planning, performing, and completing audit engagements while working with diverse clients and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has recent public accounting experience, strong GAAP and auditing knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple engagements to deliver timely, accurate client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least three years of recent public accounting experience including meaningful audit and assurance experience.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and applicable auditing/assurance standards.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and complete audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements.
• Coordinate engagement activities and manage information requests and timelines.
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures per accounting standards.
• Review staff workpapers and engagement documentation with clear feedback.
• Identify matters requiring additional consideration and communicate findings to leadership and clients.
• Develop understanding of client’s business to assess risk and perform procedures.
• Communicate with clients about requests, status, and deadlines.
• Research accounting guidance (FASB, GASB, AICPA) and apply it.
• Supervise and coach staff during engagements.
• Maintain organized engagement documentation and confidentiality.
• Prioritize multiple engagements to meet deadlines.
• Stay current with accounting standards and firm policies.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Job description

• Location: Portland, Maine


• Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire


• Compensation: $75k-$100k, based on experience


• Schedule: Monday through Friday; hybrid and remote flexibility may be available by mutual agreement

About the Opportunity

Springborn Staffing is partnering with a highly respected Maine accounting and advisory firm to recruit an experienced Senior Audit Accountant. This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in planning, performing, and completing audit and assurance engagements while working directly with a diverse client base and supporting the professional development of junior team members.

The ideal candidate will bring recent public accounting experience, strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while providing accurate, timely, and responsive client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and complete audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards.


• Coordinate engagement activities, including client information requests, fieldwork, documentation, and established timelines.


• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.


• Review financial statements, workpapers, and engagement documentation prepared by staff accountants, providing clear and constructive feedback.


• Identify accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting matters that require additional consideration, and communicate findings to engagement leadership and clients as appropriate.


• Develop a working understanding of each client’s business, industry, operations, and accounting systems to assess risk and perform appropriate engagement procedures.


• Communicate directly with clients regarding information requests, engagement status, accounting matters, deadlines, and related questions.


• Research accounting and auditing matters and apply relevant professional guidance, including FASB, GASB, and AICPA standards when applicable.


• Assist with the supervision, coaching, and professional development of staff accountants during engagements.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized engagement documentation while protecting confidential client and firm information.


• Organize and prioritize multiple engagements and assignments to meet established deadlines.


• Maintain current knowledge of accounting and auditing standards, professional requirements, and internal policies and procedures.


• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented professional environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.


• At least three years of recent public accounting experience, including meaningful audit and assurance experience.


• CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure preferred.


• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applicable auditing and assurance standards.


• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, workpapers, and related engagement documentation.


• Sound professional judgment and the ability to identify accounting or engagement matters that require additional attention.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.


• Ability to work independently, recognize when consultation is appropriate, and provide guidance to developing team members.


• Commitment to responsive, high-quality client service.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client and financial information with discretion.

Benefits & Perks

• Highly competitive base salary.


• Paid Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.


• Section 125 plan.


• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.


• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.


• Parental leave.


• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.


• Educational reimbursement and ongoing professional learning opportunities.


• Hybrid and remote work options by mutual agreement.


• Free onsite parking in Portland.


• Team lunches and social events.

About Springborn Staffing

Since 1987, Springborn Staffing has been Maine and New England’s premier staffing partner. We are committed to relationship-based hiring, professional advocacy, and transparency. Our goal is to connect top local talent with exceptional regional opportunities, ensuring a perfect fit for both candidate and employer.