Senior Auditor - Houston (Hybrid) Lead Engagements

Withum; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Withum is seeking a Senior Auditor based in the Houston, TX office to lead engagement planning and execution for audit, review, or compilation engagements. You will supervise staff, mentor team members, and maintain client relationships while delivering world-class service.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and CPA licensure (or progress toward CPA), with 2+ years in public accounting and strong US GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Licensed CPA, or working towards CPA certification.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience, with experience leading multiple engagements and supervising staff.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading the engagement team staff on the planning and execution of an audit, review or compilation engagement to effectively and efficiently provide world-class client service
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion
• Providing supervision and support to the engagement staff and promote open communication to the engagement manager and partner
• Collaborating with managers and partners on client issue resolutions and making recommendations for any legal, regulatory and accounting issues that arise during an audit engagement
• Reviewing all scheduled and non-scheduled general ledger accounts for accurate entries
• Managing multiple engagements concurrently with various teams to efficiently meet client deadlines
• Creating and tracking engagement budgets to review for inefficiencies that may arise during the audit
• Conducting constructive discussions with team members on their evaluations and providing counsel accordingly
• Serving in professional development programs as an instructor or discussion leader

Skills

Auditing

Public accounting

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA certification (licensed or in progress)

Job description

Withum is seeking a Senior Auditor based in the Houston, TX office to lead engagement planning and execution for audit, review, or compilation engagements. You will supervise staff, mentor team members, and maintain client relationships while delivering world-class service.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and CPA licensure (or progress toward CPA), with 2+ years in public accounting and strong US GAAP knowledge.