Senior Audit Accountant

Current • Branson, MO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Abacus! is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Audit team. 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 at once, adapting to seasonal workload fluctuations and changing priorities, and maintaining high standards and firm deadlines. It offers exposure to complex engagements, opportunities to mentor developing professionals, and influence over client outcomes and firm success.

The role is described as based in Branson, Missouri, with a hybrid/on-site work environment and some travel for on-site audit engagements. It is a full-time, salaried, exempt position with standard office hours and additional hours during peak audit seasons. Flexible scheduling is aligned with client deadlines and engagement responsibilities. The position supervises audit staff and reports to the Audit Manager.

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 depends on experience, qualifications, performance, and role alignment. Current also describes its benefits package as including health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance; ancillary insurance options; a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions; and professional growth and learning opportunities.

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.
• 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, with 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 long-term client relationships built on trust and credibility and address client questions and concerns promptly.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, review, and constructive feedback.
• Support team members’ professional development and technical growth.
• 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 recommendations to enhance financial and operational performance.
• Stay informed about regulatory updates, accounting standards, and industry trends.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, planned in coordination with engagement schedules and peak seasons.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with 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