Senior Audit Accountant - Lead Engagements & Client Impact

HBE LLP; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HBE LLP in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Senior Accountant - Audit to deliver audit and related services for owner-managed and nonprofit clients. You will coordinate planning, fieldwork, and completion of engagements, with guidance to staff and adherence to firm standards.

You will supervise staff, review working papers and financial statements, build client relationships, and communicate engagement progress to managers and partners while staying current with accounting rules.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of accounting experience.
• Experience working in public accounting or with the Auditor of Public Accounts is preferred.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assigned assurance engagements from planning through finalization.
• Performs audit, review, and compilation procedures as assigned.
• Completes complex areas of engagements with minimal supervision.
• Prepares and reviews financial statements, disclosures, and related working papers in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Firm requirements.
• Reviews work prepared by staff accountants and provides clear and constructive review notes.
• Supervises, trains, and provides guidance to staff on engagement procedures and accounting matters.
• Monitors engagement progress, budgets, deadlines, and outstanding client information.
• Communicates with clients regarding engagement requirements, accounting questions, information requests, and engagement status.
• Builds and maintains strong client relationships and provides excellent client service.
• Researches accounting and assurance issues and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Identifies significant or unusual matters and communicates them to the appropriate manager or partner.
• Ensures engagement files and financial statements are complete, accurate, and meet Firm standards.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable accounting and assurance standards.

Skills

Accounting principles

Assurance standards

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service

Time management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent work experience

CPA designation or CPA eligibility preferred

Job description

HBE LLP in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Senior Accountant - Audit to deliver audit and related services for owner-managed and nonprofit clients. You will coordinate planning, fieldwork, and completion of engagements, with guidance to staff and adherence to firm standards.

You will supervise staff, review working papers and financial statements, build client relationships, and communicate engagement progress to managers and partners while staying current with accounting rules.