Senior Auditor

PBMares, LLP; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K match & HSA

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays per year

Flexible work schedule

Company investment in learning and development

CPA Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Witt/Kieffer is recruiting an Assurance Senior in Harrisonburg, VA. You will lead audit engagements, manage team training, and develop client relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 2+ years of public accounting experience, and knowledge of CPA requirements.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, full benefits including medical and dental, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a dynamic team dedicated to integrity and teamwork within a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience primarily working for state and local government clients.
• 150 credit hours to obtain CPA license required.
• Knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and other accounting standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct fieldwork on audit engagements and train staff.
• Prepare and review work papers and financial statements.
• Manage engagements and client relationships.

Skills

Solid understanding of auditing procedures

Ability to meet deadlines

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

CPA license (preferred)

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

Location

Harrisonburg

Employment

Exempt

Full-time

Description

We are in search of an Assurance Senior to join our growing team. The Senior performs audit and attest tasks by utilizing a good working knowledge of auditing procedures and their applications as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), government accounting standards board regulations (GASB), and applying the proper understanding and application of working paper organization and documentation. Within these tasks the Senior has accountability for moving the engagement forward on time and on budget. The Senior performs and coordinates a broad range of accounting engagement tasks so that the direct participation of managers or partners is kept to a minimum. They conduct several client engagements simultaneously, maintaining contact with clients.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring

What that means for you

• Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match & HSA
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible work schedule to include hybrid work environment
• Summer Hours! Half days on Friday (based on a minimum 40-hour work week)
• Company investment of a minimum 40 hours learning and development annually
• Path to Partner Program
• CPA Certification reimbursement and bonus program
• The opportunity to grow and shape the future of the firm

What you'll do

• Demonstrates an ability to assume full responsibility for directing engagements and special assignments
• Directs the fieldwork on an audit engagement and is also in charge of on-the-job training of all staff working under them
• Responsible for preparing and reviewing work papers
• Responsible for preparing financial statements
• Supervises staff accountants on engagements
• Responsible for reviewing programs and ensures that assignments are accomplished within the budgeted time; reviews work papers for accuracy and completeness; and reviews financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosure
• Follows the progress of engagements and helps resolve accounting and auditing problems as they arise
• Accountable for practice development by creating relationship opportunities with clients and non-clients to expand our practice, and learning how to interact with prospects
• Stays up to date on new accounting standards/processings (knowledge and implementation)
• Able to use available guidance in creating disclosures and applying standards
• Manages personal budget (billable hours) and stays on track with training progression

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of public accounting experience primarily working for state and local government clients
• 150 credit hours to obtain CPA license required
• Displays the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred
• CPA license preferred
• Working knowledge of GASB, GAAP, Yellow Book, and other professional standards and regulations preferred

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.