Senior Audit Lead — Public Accounting & Growth

BFJ; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability coverage

Additional insurance options

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Becker/Learning resources

Job summary

BFJ, a respected accounting and advisory firm based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is hiring an Audit Senior to lead audit and assurance work for engagement areas. You will apply professional judgment, guide junior staff, and collaborate with leadership to ensure timely, high‑quality deliveries.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, auditing standards, and proficiency with Excel and audit software. CPA licensure or progress toward licensure is highly valued.

Qualifications

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

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; elevate issues as needed.
• Coordinate client requests, walkthroughs, and deliverables to support engagement timelines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing procedures

Workpapers preparation

Excel

Audit software/tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA licensure (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software

Job description

BFJ, a respected accounting and advisory firm based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is hiring an Audit Senior to lead audit and assurance work for engagement areas. You will apply professional judgment, guide junior staff, and collaborate with leadership to ensure timely, high‑quality deliveries.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, auditing standards, and proficiency with Excel and audit software. CPA licensure or progress toward licensure is highly valued.