Senior Auditor

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC is seeking a supervisory audit professional to lead engagements, drive quality, and mentor staff in a flexible hybrid environment. The role covers planning through completion of A&A engagements, coordinating timelines, budgets, and resources while maintaining high professional standards and client service excellence.

You will collaborate with engagement teams and firm leadership, review workpapers, resolve complex issues, and contribute to process improvements while

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent audit and assurance experience in public accounting or similar professional services.
• Strong understanding of A&A engagement methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and address technical accounting and auditing issues.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, managing time and deliverables on-site and remotely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and assurance engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Coordinate and manage engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Review staff workpapers and deliverables, providing clear feedback to ensure quality.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex technical accounting/auditing issues.
• Communicate scheduling, availability, and project status with firm leadership and engagement teams.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain information, clarify issues, and present audit findings professionally.
• Support the development of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Audit expertise

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Step into a supervisory audit position where your technical expertise and project leadership will directly shape the quality and efficiency of assurance engagements. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a firm that values professional growth, supports the CPA journey, and offers a flexible hybrid work environment.

About the Role:

In this role, you will lead audit and assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to professional standards. You will serve as a key point of contact for engagement teams and firm leadership, coordinating workstreams and timelines across multiple assignments. Your role will have a direct impact on client satisfaction, team effectiveness, and the continuous improvement of audit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and assurance (A&A) engagements in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Coordinate and manage engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects are delivered on schedule.
• Review workpapers and deliverables prepared by staff, providing clear feedback and guidance to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex technical accounting and auditing issues arising during engagements.
• Communicate proactively with firm leadership and engagement teams regarding scheduling, availability, and project status.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain necessary information, clarify issues, and present audit findings in a clear and professional manner.
• Support the development of junior team members through on-the-job coaching and knowledge sharing.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of recent audit and assurance experience in public accounting or a similar professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of A&A engagement methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Proven ability to identify and address technical accounting and auditing issues.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, effectively managing time and deliverables both on-site and remotely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accountability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supervising and mentoring junior audit staff.
• Exposure to a range of industries and complex engagement types - real estate industry is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with common audit software and data analytics tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA license obtained or actively in process of obtaining (exam completion or near completion strongly preferred).
• Additional professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA) are a plus.