Senior Auditor – National CPA Firm – Boston

TrovaTal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TrovaTal is seeking a Senior Auditor to join a National CPA Firm in Boston. The role combines client-facing audit work with leadership of junior staff, focusing on planning, fieldwork, and completion of engagements across a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years of public accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25% annually in a hybrid Boston office environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards.
• Hybrid schedule in Boston office.
• Travel up to 20-25% annually.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regularly to coordinate and execute a range of audit and assurance activities
• Participate in the planning, fieldwork, and completion of audit engagements
• Perform substantive testing and analysis of client balance sheets, income statements, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance with professional standards
• Assist with engagement budgets, timelines, expenses, and staff allocation
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff throughout engagements
• Identify areas of audit risk and work with senior management to develop appropriate audit procedures and recommendations
• Provide guidance to clients as it relates to audit findings, accounting standards, and best practices
• Maintain regular communication with clients and engagement teams throughout the audit process

Skills

Audit experience

GAAP knowledge

Client communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate or CPA certification preferred

Job description

Senior Auditor – National CPA Firm – Boston

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

A National Public Accounting firm is actively looking to add an experienced Senior Auditor to their expanding Audit and Assurance team. Be part of an organization with a diverse client base that offers the latest technology, professional training, and top-tier benefits to its staff.

In this client-facing position, Senior Auditors will work closely with teammates and senior leaders at the firm to provide audit, assurance, and accounting services to a diverse client base.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients regularly to coordinate and execute a range of audit and assurance activities
• Participate in the planning, fieldwork, and completion of audit engagements
• Perform substantive testing and analysis of client balance sheets, income statements, and supporting documentation
• Prepare and review financial statements, workpapers, and audit documentation for accuracy and compliance with professional standards
• Assist with engagement budgets, timelines, expenses, and staff allocation
• Supervise and guide junior audit staff throughout engagements
• Identify areas of audit risk and work with senior management to develop appropriate audit procedures and recommendations
• Provide guidance toclients as it relates to audit findings, accounting standards, and best practices
• Maintain regular communication with clients and engagement teams throughout the audit process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 2-3+ years of recent public accounting audit experience required
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards
• Ability to travel up to 20-25% annually based on client and engagement needs
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Boston office

Compensation:

Competitive salary range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year, commensurate with experience and certification status, plus benefits and performance incentives.