Senior Auditor

CareerNerds; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds is seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor in Beachwood, Ohio, offering a hybrid work environment. This full-time role focuses on leading audit engagements, mentoring staff, and delivering quality GAAP/OCBOA financial statements.

You will plan engagements, supervise junior staff, and communicate effectively with clients to ensure timely, compliant, and insightful audits that strengthen client controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• 3–4 years of progressive public accounting experience.
• CPA certification or active candidacy preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diverse audit assignments with minimal supervision.
• Mentor staff accountants and ensure high-quality work.
• Prepare workpapers and financial statements in compliance with GAAP/OCBOA.
• Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Provide recommendations to improve internal controls and procedures.
• Communicate with clients to facilitate engagements with minimal disruption.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independence

Time management

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

CCH Engagement

Creative Solutions Fixed Assets

PPC Checkpoint Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Auditor to join our dynamic team in Beachwood in a hybrid work environment. This full-time role is pivotal in performing a variety of complex audit and assurance tasks, working under the guidance of seasoned professionals to enhance client systems and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute diverse accounting and auditing assignments with minimal supervision.
• Guide and mentor staff accountants, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to professional standards.
• Prepare comprehensive workpapers and financial statements in compliance with GAAP or OCBOA.
• Actively participate in the planning and scheduling of client engagements, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide insightful recommendations for improving client internal controls and operational procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients to facilitate seamless and minimally disruptive engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• 3-4 years of progressive experience in public accounting.
• CPA certification or active candidacy is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in accounting software, including CCH Engagement, Creative Solutions Fixed Assets, PPC Checkpoint Tools, and QuickBooks is advantageous.

This role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. We value initiative, responsibility, and a commitment to quality.