Senior Audit Associate – Government

Jobtailor; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Auditor to prepare and review audit workpapers and engagement documentation while coordinating timelines with Partners. You will manage client communications, presentations, and supervise staff on engagements in a local government context.

Requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3+ years of relevant experience, and CPA preferred. Experience with firm software and internal workflows is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years of experience in the practice area with at least one year on complex engagements.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit workpapers in conformity with standards.
• Work with clients to set project timelines and coordinate with Partner and Manager.
• Coordinate communication with clients and audit team members.
• Draft, foot, proof, and complete final read of audit reports and engagement documentation.
• Assist in presentations to local government client’s council or board.
• Meet productivity standards and report billable and non-billable time.
• Utilize firm software and internal workflow/processes.
• Exercise discretion when working with confidential client matters.
• Develop and maintain client and staff relationships.
• Supervise staff accountants and interns on individual engagements.

Skills

Audit Workpapers Preparation

Engagement Documentation

Project Timeline Coordination

Productivity Standards Reporting

Confidential Client Matters Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Firm Software

Internal Workflow Processes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review workpapers in conformity with standards
• Work with clients to set project timelines and coordinate with Partner and Manager
• Coordinate communication with clients and audit team members
• Draft, foot, proof, and complete final read of audit reports and engagement documentation
• Assist in presentations to local government client’s council or board
• Meet productivity standards and report billable and non-billable time
• Utilize firm software and internal workflow/processes
• Exercise discretion when working with confidential client matters
• Develop and maintain client and staff relationships
• Supervise staff accountants and interns on individual engagements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in practice area with at least one year working with complex engagements
• CPA preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing audit workpapers, managing client relationships, and supervising staff. Proficient in utilizing firm software and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• 3+ Years Of Experience In Practice Area
• CPA Preferred
• Supervision Of Staff Accountants
• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Audit Workpapers Preparation
• Engagement Documentation
• Project Timeline Coordination
• Productivity Standards Reporting
• Confidential Client Matters Management

Soft Skills

• Communication With Clients
• Team Coordination
• Presentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Audit Standards
• Complex Engagements
• Local Government Client Interaction

Tools & Technologies

• Firm Software
• Internal Workflow Processes