Senior Audit Lead: Client-Facing, Flexible Hours & Growth

Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & personal leave

Paid holidays

Flex time during busy season

Professional development

CPA licensure support

Engagement activities

Job summary

Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham is a growing public accounting firm in Midlothian, Virginia, seeking a Senior Audit Associate to own engagement areas, serve as in-charge on smaller engagements, and mentor junior staff. You will collaborate with managers and partners and interact with clients in a deadline-driven environment.

The role is primarily in-person at our Midlothian office with some client-site work; remote work may be available when schedules allow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's a plus.
• At least two years public accounting experience in audit or assurance.
• Experience performing audits, reviews, compilations, and financial-statement work.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and applicable FASB guidance.
• Ability to manage deadlines and review others' work.

Responsibilities

• Review work product, complete quality-control procedures, and draft financial statements and related disclosures.
• Plan and perform audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance work.
• Serve as the in-charge on smaller engagements and take ownership of assigned areas from planning through completion.
• Work closely with clients to obtain information, resolve open items, and keep engagements moving.
• Research accounting and auditing guidance and communicate findings and recommendations to the engagement lead.
• Review junior associate work and assist with training, coaching, and day-to-day support.
• Manage multiple engagements, deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining quality.
• Maintain appropriate independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Travel to client locations, including occasional out-of-town travel, when an engagement requires it.

Skills

Auditing

Client communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Research skills

CPA progress

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree a plus

Tools

GAAP & GAAS

CaseWare / audit software

Job description

Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham is a growing public accounting firm in Midlothian, Virginia, seeking a Senior Audit Associate to own engagement areas, serve as in-charge on smaller engagements, and mentor junior staff. You will collaborate with managers and partners and interact with clients in a deadline-driven environment.

The role is primarily in-person at our Midlothian office with some client-site work; remote work may be available when schedules allow.