Senior Auditor

PBMares, LLP; Fairfax, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Learning & development 40 hours

Job summary

PBMares, LLP seeks an experienced Senior – Assurance professional to lead and execute assurance engagements, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery for clients. You will support team development, apply firm methodologies, and provide practical process improvements.

The role requires CPA eligibility or CPA experience, strong GAAS/GAAP knowledge, and the ability to mentor staff while managing budgets and timelines in a hybrid Virginia environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1 year of experience with a CPA OR 2 years of relevant experience without CPA.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and applicable professional standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and completion.
• Apply GAAS, GAAP, and firm methodology when performing and reviewing audit procedures.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate risks, research technical accounting and auditing issues, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor staff, provide on-the-job training and feedback, and review team members' work.
• Coordinate engagement staffing, assignments, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Work closely with managers and partners to resolve engagement issues and manage risk.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, WIP, and billing to help ensure profitable, on-time delivery.
• Utilize firm technology, data analytics, and approved AI-assisted tools to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients and participate in practice development activities.

Skills

GAAS

GAAP

CPA eligibility

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or equivalent

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

Workplace Type

Hybrid Work Schedule

Secondary Location

Location Fairfax

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior – Assurance professional to join our team. This position plays a key role in leading and executing assurance engagements while providing excellent client service, supporting team development, and ensuring engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

PBMares Core Values:

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you:

The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm.

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401K match.
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment.
• Company investment of a minimum of 40 hours learning and development annually

What you will do:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day assurance engagements, including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and completion.
• Apply GAAS, GAAP, and firm methodology when performing and reviewing audit procedures.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, disclosures, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Evaluate risks, research technical accounting and auditing issues, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and financial reporting.
• Supervise and mentor staff, provide on-the-job training and feedback, and review team members' work.
• Coordinate engagement staffing, assignments, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Work closely with managers and partners to resolve engagement issues and manage risk.
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, WIP, and billing to help ensure profitable, on-time delivery.
• Utilize firm technology, data analytics, and approved AI-assisted tools to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients and participate in practice development activities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent; eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
• 1 year of experience with a CPA OR 2 years of relevant experience without CPA.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAS, GAAP, and applicable professional standards and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Active CPA license.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in the firm’s key industries and with data analytics/AI-assisted audit tools.

Additional Information

This position may require travel depending on client assignments and overtime during peak periods. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$87,600. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. Placement within the range is at PBMares' discretion and is based on the specific circumstances of each candidate and position. PBMares also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and other employee benefit programs.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.

This position is currently accepting applications.