Senior Audit Accountant

The role

This person will lead audit engagements from planning through completion and supervise audit staff. The role involves managing multiple engagements, performing risk assessments, and serving as a primary contact for audit clients.

What you will do

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit strategies tailored to client operations.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and audit documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines concurrently.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Identify audit issues and develop practical, value-driven solutions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, review, and constructive feedback.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience with a focus on audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards (GAAS), accounting principles (GAAP), and regulatory frameworks (PCAOB where applicable).
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in audit software, financial analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

Nice to have

• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience supervising audit staff.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, UltraTax, and AdvanceFlow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

Benefits

• Base salary plus performance-based incentive pay through the firm’s Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.
• Flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities.
• Unlimited PTO planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental.
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions.
• Access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

About the company

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services. It is part of Current, which partners with leading accounting firms across the United States.