Senior Auditor

Elevate Search LLC; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Mentorship and client exposure

Job summary

Elevate Search LLC is seeking a Senior Auditor for its North Houston audit team. This hybrid role involves planning and executing engagements, mentoring junior staff, and directly communicating with clients. A CPA path or license and 3+ years of public accounting experience are preferred.

Candidates should demonstrate strong Excel skills, risk-based auditing, and the ability to manage multiple engagements with deadlines while upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop and perform audit procedures based on objectives and risks.
• Obtain, evaluate, and document audit evidence.
• Evaluate financial statements and internal controls.
• Identify audit findings and communicate recommendations to clients and leadership.
• Review work papers and mentor junior staff.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve questions.
• Manage assigned portions of engagements to meet deadlines.

Skills

GAAS knowledge

CPA progress

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Position Overview

A well-established public accounting firm in the North Houston area is seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to join its audit team. This opportunity is well suited for a public accounting professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility while working in a collaborative, less bureaucratic environment.

The Senior Auditor will participate in audit engagements from planning through completion, perform and document audit procedures, evaluate financial information and internal controls, identify and communicate issues, and help ensure engagements are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable professional standards.

This individual will also have the opportunity to work directly with clients, review the work of junior team members, and provide guidance and mentorship to developing auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Develop and perform audit procedures based on engagement objectives and identified risks.
• Obtain, evaluate, and document appropriate audit evidence.
• Evaluate financial statements, internal controls, processes, and risks.
• Identify audit findings and communicate issues and recommendations to clients and engagement leadership.
• Prepare and maintain complete, organized audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Apply applicable professional auditing standards, including GAAS.
• Review work performed by staff-level auditors and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with training and development of junior team members.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve questions throughout the engagement.
• Manage assigned portions of engagements to help ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met.
• Exercise sound professional judgment when evaluating audit evidence, risks, controls, and findings.
• Work closely with Managers and Partners throughout the audit process.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA exam completion.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles and professional standards.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to an engagement team.

Preferred Background

The strongest candidates will typically have:

• Approximately 3+ years of experience performing financial statement audits.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAS.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and related audit procedures.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and supporting staff-level auditors.
• Experience taking ownership of portions of an engagement from planning through completion.
• Experience communicating directly with audit clients.
• A demonstrated ability to identify audit issues and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a public accounting auditor at the Senior level who is ready to assume greater ownership of engagements.

We are particularly interested in professionals who have progressed beyond simply executing assigned audit procedures and are comfortable:

• Taking ownership of assigned sections or entire engagements
• Reviewing and coaching junior staff
• Communicating directly with clients
• Applying professional judgment to audit issues
• Understanding the connection between audit risk, controls, evidence, and financial statements
• Working independently while remaining closely aligned with engagement leadership

Candidates coming from smaller and mid-sized public accounting firms may be especially well suited to this opportunity, particularly those who value meaningful client interaction and hands-on engagement experience.

This is a hybrid Monday–Friday position with flexibility between office and remote work.

As with most public accounting audit positions, additional hours may be required during peak periods, including occasional evenings and Saturdays. The firm provides additional compensation for qualifying hours worked beyond the standard workweek.

Candidates should be able to reliably commute to the North Houston area or be willing to relocate.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Hybrid work environment
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Direct exposure to Managers and Partners
• Meaningful client interaction
• Opportunity to mentor developing accounting professionals
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Additional information regarding the firm, client base, and specific engagement mix will be provided during the interview process.

Qualified candidates with a background in public accounting audit, financial statement audits, GAAS, and CPA progression are encouraged to apply.