Senior Audit Accountant — Hybrid/Remote with Growth & Benefits

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

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.