Senior Audit Lead — CPA, Client‑Focused Leader & Mentor

Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC CPA; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heard, McElroy & Vestal is seeking an experienced auditor to complete and run engagements from planning through client meetings at the conclusion. The role focuses on building strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff while delivering high-quality work.

Candidates must be a CPA, with four years of public accounting audit experience, and able to travel 20–30% (10–15% overnight). Proficiency in GAAP and professional communication are essential to success at our firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CPA certification.
• Four years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and auditing standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork on engagements from planning to completion.
• Prepare workpapers, audit reports, and management letters.
• Monitor workload to meet billable hour expectations.
• Train and develop staff.
• Meet client deadlines and manage client relationships.
• Travel 20–30% as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Four years public accounting audit experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

Heard, McElroy & Vestal is seeking an experienced auditor to complete and run engagements from planning through client meetings at the conclusion. The role focuses on building strong client relationships and mentoring junior staff while delivering high-quality work.

Candidates must be a CPA, with four years of public accounting audit experience, and able to travel 20–30% (10–15% overnight). Proficiency in GAAP and professional communication are essential to success at our firm.