Senior Auditor - Lead Audit Engagements (Hybrid, Houston)

Withum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits package

Job summary

Withum is hiring a Senior Auditor based in Houston, TX who will lead audit engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and build client relationships. You will collaborate with partners and managers to resolve issues and ensure high-quality financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting, is a licensed CPA or pursuing certification, and has at least 2 years of public accounting experience with multiple engagements.

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.

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

Staff supervision

Client service

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Withum is hiring a Senior Auditor based in Houston, TX who will lead audit engagements from planning to completion, supervise staff, and build client relationships. You will collaborate with partners and managers to resolve issues and ensure high-quality financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting, is a licensed CPA or pursuing certification, and has at least 2 years of public accounting experience with multiple engagements.