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

Levelociti•Addison, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Auditor 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 serves as a key client contact during fieldwork, translates planning decisions into clear work assignments, and supports staff and intern development through practical coaching and timely feedback. As the audit team grows, the Senior Auditor will also assist with marketing and networking efforts. The position is with a privately owned CPA firm of more than 30 people in Addison, Texas. It is hybrid, with two days in the office and three days at home, and offers a base salary of up to $115,000 plus performance bonuses and full benefits. The role reports to the Audit Manager and Director.

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 independently as well 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.
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 assigned sections of the audit program through completion, resolving open items and documenting conclusions.
Review financial statements, disclosures, management letters, and other client deliverables.
Communicate professionally with clients about 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.
Apply professional skepticism, maintain organized documentation, and follow firm processes and software standards to support quality expectations.
Assist with marketing and networking efforts.