Senior Audit Accountant

Current • Fayetteville, AR

1d • $74,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Abacus! is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Audit team in Fayetteville, Arkansas, or Springfield, Missouri. This full-time, salaried, exempt, client-facing leadership role is responsible for managing audit engagements, supervising staff, and delivering high-quality assurance services in a fast-paced public accounting environment. The role involves managing multiple engagements and deadlines, direct client interaction, and meaningful leadership responsibilities. Workloads fluctuate seasonally, and priorities may shift quickly; additional hours are required during peak audit seasons. The position is based in Fayetteville, AR, with a hybrid/on-site work arrangement and some travel for on-site audit engagements.

The Senior Accountant leads audits from planning through completion, applies relevant professional and regulatory standards, evaluates controls and financial reporting, and reviews audit documentation. The role also coordinates engagement timelines, staffing, and deliverables; serves as a primary contact for assigned clients; communicates findings and recommendations; and mentors audit staff. The Senior Accountant collaborates with Audit Managers and firm leadership, identifies process improvements, and stays current on regulatory updates and accounting trends.

The position reports to the Audit Manager and has supervisory responsibility over audit staff. Compensation is salary-based and uses a total compensation model consisting of base salary and performance-based incentive pay through the firm’s Balanced Scorecard program. Incentive pay is earned based on individual performance, with a portion paid monthly. Compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment. Flexible scheduling is coordinated with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities, and unlimited PTO is planned around engagement schedules and peak seasons.

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, client service, ethics, quality, and employee development. Current also describes opportunities for learning and development, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 3 years of public accounting experience focused 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, including the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
• Ability to travel for on-site audit engagements.
• Ability to work additional hours during peak audit seasons.
• Regular communication and close-vision tasks, including focusing on detailed financial information.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain organized and timely communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• Communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Foster strong, long-term client relationships built on trust and credibility.
• Address client questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, review, and constructive feedback.
• Support professional development and technical growth of team members.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and high-performance standards.
• Partner with Audit Managers and firm leadership to strengthen team effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal controls.
• Provide value-added recommendations to enhance financial and operational performance.
• Stay informed of regulatory updates, accounting standards, and industry trends.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.

Benefits

• 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, including options for fully paid employee-only health and dental coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.
• Performance-based incentive pay through the Balanced Scorecard program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior