Senior Staff - Audit - Construction & Real Estate

Adams Brown; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial paid-time-off

Comprehensive benefit package

Competitive pay structure

Job summary

Adams Brown in Little Rock is seeking an Audit Senior Staff to perform audit procedures in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate should have experience in construction or real estate auditing and be proactive in seeking knowledge and responsibilities.

This role promotes a flexible work environment with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and a culture of growth and respect. Join a dedicated team focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Qualifications

• Construction and/or Real Estate experience in auditing is desired.
• 3–5 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares audit workpapers and conducts audit research.
• Manages responsibilities on audit engagements efficiently.
• Maintains strong client service relationships and cross-sells services.

Skills

Construction experience in auditing

Real Estate experience in auditing

Effective oral and written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in accounting or finance

Bachelor’s degree with required hours for CPA

Tools

Accounting software applications

Job description

Description

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real‑estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, closely held businesses, local government, and not‑for‑profit. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology, wealth management, and trust services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.

Position Summary

The Audit Senior Staff is expected to correctly perform routine engagement procedures in a timely and professional manner, meeting assigned deadlines. The role involves familiarity with audit standard concepts, practices, and procedures, and may include leading and directing the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position will be on the Construction & Real Estate team.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Requirements

Required Experience and Education

Construction and/or Real Estate experience in auditing is desired. A Master’s degree in accounting or finance, or a bachelor’s degree with the required hours to sit for the CPA exam, and 3–5 years in a relevant position or an equivalent combination of education and experience are required.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares audit workpapers and conducts audit research as needed
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to auditing
• Effectively manages responsibilities on audit engagements
• Uses reference materials in researching auditing issues
• Develops an understanding of the audit client’s industry and marketplace
• Uses technology to continually learn, share knowledge with audit team members, and enhance service delivery
• Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements of the AICPA, State Board of Accountancy, Governmental Accounting Standards, and the firm
• Enhances the firm image by demonstrating executive presence, instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word, and professional appearance
• Works closely with principals, managers and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development
• Maintains strong client service relationships and cross‑sell services as appropriate
• Demonstrates knowledge of all technical aspects of the job, including related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication; seeks to continuously develop communication skills
• Increasingly builds knowledge base on the firm’s industry lines and service offerings
• Promotes the ideas, values, mission and vision of the firm and supports the one‑firm concept
• Proactively seeks knowledge, new tasks and responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities And Characteristics

• Professional and mature attitude
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effective oral and written communication
• Client‑service oriented
• Commitment to the profession and the firm
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Working Environment

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season and close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid‑time‑off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect. Additional hours are required, and there may be occasional overnight travel out‑of‑town.

Adams Brown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.