Senior Auditor

Paychex Inc.; Morehead City (NC); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

PBMares is seeking an experienced Senior - Assurance professional to lead and execute assurance engagements while delivering exceptional client service. You will support team development and ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

The role emphasizes GAAS/GAAP compliance, proactive client communication, and continued learning. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive benefits, travel as needed, and opportunities to contribute to practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; 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.

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 accounting issues, and exercise professional judgment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and provide practical recommendations to improve processes.

Skills

GAAS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Audit software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA eligible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Audit software

Data analytics tools

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 Morehead City

Contract Type

Exempt

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

• 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.
• Prefer audit experience with hospitality and employee benefits plans

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.

Equal Opportunity 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.