Audit Senior - Growing Private CPA Firm in North Dallas (Hybrid)

Levelociti•Addison, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Senior leads day-to-day fieldwork on audit and attest engagements, coordinates assigned staff, and helps ensure engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards. The role is a key client contact during fieldwork, translating planning decisions into clear work assignments and supporting staff and intern development through practical coaching and timely feedback. As the audit team grows, the position will also assist with marketing and networking efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Generally 3 to 6 years of audit experience in public accounting or comparable professional services experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP, audit methodology, workpaper standards, and professional standards applicable to attest engagements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly and professionally.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit software.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure.
Experience serving closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches, employee benefit plans, or similar client types.
Experience with CCH Engagement, Guided Assurance, Suralink, Checkpoint, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned audit, review, compilation, and other attest engagement areas from planning support through completion.
Supervise staff and interns during fieldwork by setting priorities, answering questions, reviewing progress, and communicating expectations clearly.
Perform and document complex audit procedures, including risk-based testing, analytical procedures, substantive procedures, internal control walkthroughs, and other engagement-specific work.
Prepare and review workpapers to ensure they are complete, accurate, clearly documented, and ready for manager review.
Own sections of the audit program and bring assigned areas to completion, including resolving open items and documenting conclusions.
Review financial statements, disclosures, management letters, and other client deliverables.
Communicate professionally with clients regarding requests, open items, timing, questions, and engagement status.
Identify unusual items, audit issues, control matters, or project delays and escalate them promptly with recommended next steps.
Monitor project budgets, deadlines, and workflow status, and communicate internally when priorities shift or additional support is needed.
Support firm quality expectations by applying professional skepticism, maintaining organized documentation, and following firm processes and software standards.
Assist with marketing and networking efforts.