Senior Audit Lead — Growth, CPA Path & Learning

Current; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional growth opportunities (Bé

Job summary

BFJ, an accounting and advisory firm based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an Audit Senior to lead and coordinate audit and assurance procedures for assigned engagement areas.

You will work with audit leadership, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality, timely work while applying GAAP standards. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA license or active pursuit, and strong Excel/audit software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Experience performing audit procedures and preparing workpapers in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex audit areas in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards.
• Prepare and document audit workpapers, including testing, analysis, and conclusions.
• Identify audit issues, perform root-cause analysis, and propose practical resolutions.
• Review workpapers prepared by audit staff and interns for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate engagement status, risks, and findings to audit leadership; escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate client requests, walkthroughs, and deliverables to support engagement timelines.

Skills

Audit procedures

GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Excel

Job description

BFJ, an accounting and advisory firm based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an Audit Senior to lead and coordinate audit and assurance procedures for assigned engagement areas.

You will work with audit leadership, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality, timely work while applying GAAP standards. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting, CPA license or active pursuit, and strong Excel/audit software skills.