Senior Audit Lead — Mentoring, Client Leadership & Growth

DSB Rock Island; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSB Rock Island in Mendota Heights, MN, seeks a Senior Audit Associate to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held clients, while mentoring staff and serving as the primary client contact for managers. You will help deliver high-quality service and strengthen client relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and active progress toward CPA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading engagement areas, reviewing staff work, and interacting directly with clients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fieldwork for audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses and organizations.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing and executing audit and review plans.
• Complete advanced and complex audit testing procedures and prepare high-quality workpapers with minimal supervision.
• Draft reviewed and compiled financial statements, including disclosures.
• Review work prepared by Audit Associates, provide timely feedback, and assist with coaching and training.
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues and discuss recommendations with managers and partners.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines while communicating potential scope changes or challenges.
• Serve as a primary client contact by responding promptly, gathering information, and building trusted relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve firm processes, templates, and client service.
• Utilize firm technology, including CCH Axcess™, ProSystem fx® Engagement, Excel, and other audit software to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements.

Skills

Auditing principles

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring staff

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA in progress

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx Engagement

Excel

Job description

DSB Rock Island in Mendota Heights, MN, seeks a Senior Audit Associate to lead audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held clients, while mentoring staff and serving as the primary client contact for managers. You will help deliver high-quality service and strengthen client relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and active progress toward CPA certification.