Senior Audit Accountant

Current • Fayetteville, AR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Abacus! is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Audit team in Fayetteville, Arkansas, or Springfield, Missouri. This client-facing leadership role manages audit engagements, supervises staff, and delivers assurance services in a fast-paced public accounting environment. The position involves managing multiple engagements, working to firm deadlines and rigorous professional standards, and adapting to seasonal workload fluctuations and changing priorities. It offers exposure to complex engagements, opportunities to mentor developing professionals, and influence over client outcomes and firm success.

The role is full-time, salaried, and exempt. It is based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a hybrid or on-site work arrangement; some travel is required for on-site audit engagements. Standard office hours apply, with additional hours required during peak audit seasons. The position reports to the Audit Manager and supervises audit staff.

Compensation 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. The description also mentions flexible scheduling aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities, and unlimited PTO coordinated with engagement schedules and peak seasons.

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services. It is part of Current’s network of accounting firms, which aims to support firm growth while preserving local identities and client relationships. Current describes opportunities for professional development, learning, collaboration, and access to innovative technology. The position includes regular communication and close visual work with detailed financial information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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, including PCAOB where applicable.
• 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.

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 insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Dental insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

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