Senior External Auditor, Austin, MN

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurant LLC in Austin, MN is seeking an experienced external auditor to lead audits for non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations. You will conduct thorough research on complex financial reporting issues and prepare final adjusting entries for clients prior to tax return prep.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting, has at least five years of leading audits in a CPA firm, and lives near the office to meet clients in person.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a similar field required.
• CPA license preferred.
• At least five years of leading audits (non-profit and government) in a CPA firm setting.
• Must live in close proximity to the office in order to meet with clients in-person.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Desire to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect & build relationships with clients, firm leadership and peers.
• Confidence in professional aptitude & the ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge and qualifications to clients.
• Experience with TaxDome, QuickBooks & Microsoft Office a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations.
• Conduct thorough research on complex financial reporting issues.
• Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to preparing tax returns.
• Review the work of less experienced staff.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CPA license preferred

Microsoft Office

TaxDome

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field

Tools

TaxDome

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accurant LLC is a progressive, expanding, full-service accounting and tax firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. We're looking for an experienced external auditor to work out of our Austin, MN location. Our firm offers flexibility, a competitive salary, incentive bonuses and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for non-profit, for-profit, and governmental organizations
• Conduct thorough research on complex financial reporting issues
• Make final adjusting entries for business clients prior to preparing tax returns
• Review the work of less experienced staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar field required
• CPA license preferred
• At least five years of leading audits (non-profit and government) in a CPA firm setting
• Must live in close proximity to the office in order to meet with clients in-person
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance accounting, and financial reporting standards
• Desire to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect & build relationships with clients, firm leadership and peers
• Confidence in professional aptitude & the ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge and qualifications to clients
• Experience with TaxDome, QuickBooks & Microsoft Office a plus