Senior Audit Lead — Hybrid (Fridays Remote)

AJ Chambers US; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

AJ Chambers US in Dallas is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join a growing public accounting firm. You will lead engagements, own key audit areas, and serve as the primary client contact, delivering high-quality work on time.

You will work with public companies and growth-stage businesses, gaining exposure to SEC reporting, SOX, and more complex audit matters while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of external audit experience within public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• CPA qualification or active progress towards the CPA is highly desirable.
• Exposure to SEC reporting, SOX or public-company audits would be advantageous.
• Experience taking ownership of audit engagements or significant sections of engagements.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior members of an audit team.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements from initial planning through to completion.
• Take ownership of key audit areas, workpapers and financial statement disclosures.
• Act as a primary day-to-day contact for clients throughout engagements.
• Identify, research and help resolve technical accounting and audit matters.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Supervise, mentor and support the development of staff accountants.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners to ensure engagements are delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines during busy periods.

Skills

External audit experience

Client-facing communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

CPA qualification or progress towards CPA

Job description

AJ Chambers US in Dallas is seeking an experienced Audit Senior to join a growing public accounting firm. You will lead engagements, own key audit areas, and serve as the primary client contact, delivering high-quality work on time.

You will work with public companies and growth-stage businesses, gaining exposure to SEC reporting, SOX, and more complex audit matters while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with leadership.