Senior Auditor

Zinner & Co.; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinner & Co. LLP, a full-service accounting firm in Cleveland-Beachwood, OH, seeks a Senior Auditor to perform diversified audit and assurance engagements under supervision.

You will help plan engagements, execute audits, and prepare financial statements while advising clients on improvements to systems and operations. Ideal candidates have 3–4 years of public accounting experience, CPA or CPA candidacy, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3–4 years of public accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified audit and assurance assignments under supervision.
• Lead staff accountants, review workpapers and financial statements.
• Assist in planning engagements and meeting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients to obtain needed information.

Skills

CPA or CPA candidate

3-4 years public accounting

Analytical

Strong communication

Team player

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

CCH Engagement

Creative Solutions Fixed Assets

PPC Checkpoint Tools

QuickBooks (helpful)

Job description

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking organization with a dynamic culture?

Senior Auditor

Position: Senior Auditor

Posting Date: August, 2026

Employment: Full-time

City: Cleveland - Beachwood, OH

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time Senior Auditor to perform a wide variety of diversified audit and assurance assignments under the supervision of different professionals. Responsibilities include working with the audit team in planning the engagement, performing the audit according to the specified audit programs and related testing, preparing financial statements, and working with the client to improve their systems and operations.

Responsibilities

Performs most work assigned with a minimum of assistance. Often leads staff accountants, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews the work done, which includes workpaper documentation and financial state-ment preparation, and directs necessary revisions. Can lead and assist client staff and bookkeepers as necessary. Is able to make decisions on accounting matters and has an understanding of accounting regulations. When problems arise, outlines the problem for the supervisor, manager, or partner and then acts on advice.

Displays professional conduct, showing confidence and ease in the presence of staff and client representatives.

Essential Functions

• Performs diversified accounting and auditing assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager, and partner.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards. Will take ownership of projects and tasks.
• Meets time constraints, client deadlines and engagement compliance deadlines.
• Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.
• Directs and instructs staff, where applicable, in work to be performed and workpaper review.
• Prepares workpapers and performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other comprehensive basis of accounting (OCBOA) to verify accuracy and validity of client’s financial matters.
• Performs the broadest range of accountant tasks so that direct participation of supervisors, managers, or partners is kept to a minimum.
• Prepares other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned.
• Knows and understands the reason behind the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Possesses technical knowledge sufficient to supervise staff accountants and/or perform tasks and duties independently.
• Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty.
• Begins to develop a command of GAAP, OCBOA, unique or specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentations.
• Begins to develop general business management skills.
• Assumes responsibility for efficiently supervising client engagements.
• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with minimum disruption to client.
• Assessing client internal controls and procedures through walkthroughs and assistance with the development of recommendations for improvement.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 3-4 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of accounting tasks and tax knowledge.
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
• Analytical, self motivated, possessing initiative
• Strong professional written and oral communication skills
• Good organization and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Eye for detail and high regard for quality
• Work well in a team environment
• Must be comfortable with and willing to take responsibility and ownership of deadlines and the associated processes.
• Proficiency and experience using CCH Engagement accounting products, Creative Solutions Fixed Assets, and PPC Checkpoint Tools. QuickBooks helpful, but not required.
• Proficiency in use of computers and computer accounting software programs.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 40 hours of continuing professional education is required each year.

Company Description

Zinner & Co. LLP is a full-service accounting, tax and wealth-management consulting firm of diversely skilled professionals whose areas of financial expertise are extensive.

In seeking to develop relationships for the long term, we partner with our clients to identify their goals and then work with them, responding as their needs change, to help achieve their goals.

By providing financial and operational leadership, guidance, advice and management services to each client every step of the way, we assist with increasing income and improving quality of life.