Senior Auditor

AJ Chambers US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ Chambers is seeking an Audit Senior to join its growing public company audit practice in Houston. You will work on audits for publicly traded companies, including SEC reporting and complex PCAOB engagements, gaining exposure and developing within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 2-4+ years of external audit experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, and CPA progress.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years external audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards
• CPA qualification or active progress toward CPA
• Experience with PCAOB or public-company audits is desirable
• Exposure to SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q) is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for public and privately held companies.
• Perform audits in accordance with PCAOB and AICPA standards.
• Take ownership of key audit areas including revenue, equity, debt and business combinations.
• Assist with audits and reviews related to 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings.
• Evaluate financial statements for compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify issues and communicate findings to client teams.
• Coordinate engagement activity with client accounting and finance teams.
• Review work of associates and provide guidance.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.
• Work with Managers and Partners on complex accounting matters.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining audit quality.

Job description

Audit Senior - Public Company Audit Focus

AJ Chambers is partnering with a growing public accounting practice seeking an Audit Senior to join its expanding audit and assurance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor looking to gain significant exposure to publicly traded companies, SEC reporting and complex PCAOB engagements while joining a collaborative firm offering strong career development and progression.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of small to mid-sized public and private companies, gaining exposure to technically challenging engagements and complex financial reporting matters.

The practice has a significant presence within the public-company audit market, working with businesses listed across major U.S. and international exchanges. Engagements include 10-K audits, 10-Q reviews, IPOs, registration statements, reverse mergers and other SEC-related transactions.

Clients operate across a broad range of sectors including technology, energy, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, financial services and emerging industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit engagements for public and privately held companies.
• Perform audit work in accordance with PCAOB and AICPA standards.
• Take ownership of key audit areas including revenue, equity, debt, investments, valuations and business combinations.
• Assist with audits and reviews associated with 10-K and 10-Q SEC filings.
• Evaluate financial statements and supporting documentation for compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Identify accounting, audit and internal control issues and communicate findings effectively.
• Coordinate engagement activity directly with client accounting and finance teams.
• Review work completed by associates and provide clear feedback and guidance.
• Coach and mentor junior team members throughout engagements.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of audit quality.

Ideal Candidate

• Approximately 2-4+ years of external audit experience within public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Previous PCAOB or public-company audit experience is highly desirable.
• Exposure to SEC reporting, including 10-Ks and 10-Qs, would be advantageous.
• CPA qualification or active progress toward obtaining the CPA is preferred.
• Comfortable taking ownership of engagements and supervising junior staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational and client-facing communication skills.
• Motivated to continue developing technically and progress within a growing audit practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exceptional public-company exposure with a practice recognized nationally for the volume of public-company audits it completes.
• Work directly on PCAOB and SEC engagements rather than waiting until Manager level to gain meaningful public-company experience.
• Exposure to IPOs, registration statements, reverse mergers and other complex capital-market transactions.
• Diverse client portfolio spanning both established businesses and rapidly growing companies.
• Opportunity to develop experience across a variety of technically challenging industries.
• Clear progression opportunities within an expanding audit team.
• Direct access to experienced audit leadership and senior professionals with extensive public-company backgrounds.
• Ongoing professional training and support toward relevant licenses and professional qualifications.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Audit Senior who wants to accelerate their exposure to public-company auditing, SEC reporting and complex technical engagements while continuing to develop toward Audit Manager and beyond.