Senior Assurance Accountant - Meadows Urquhart Acree & Cook, LLP

We are a growing firm and looking for our future leaders. We are a team of passionate professionals who are excited about helping our clients and employees develop and achieve their potential. We are looking for a driven individual who is well-organized, self-motivated, and desires to provide excellent client service.

Comprehensive technical testing and background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow-up.

Requirements

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and manage audit engagements for a variety of clients, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all phases.
• Develop audit plans, including risk assessments and audit strategies.
• Supervise and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance and support throughout engagements.
• Review and evaluate internal controls, financial statements, and accounting records.
• Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to clients to enhance their financial processes and controls.
• Communicate effectively with clients, addressing their questions and concerns throughout the audit process.
• Prepare and review audit reports, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Stay current with industry developments and changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Skills:

• 2 to 5 years of previous experience in public accounting
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines within agreed upon budget)
• Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand
• Must be a team player and thrive in a collaborative environment
• Ability to exercise professional humility
• Give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to train, develop and supervise staff
• A good sensor of humor is a plus!

Industry experience in (any or combination of) construction/contractor reviews, investment fund/broker dealer audits, HUD audits, Single Audits, EBP audits preferred

Benefits

We are dedicated to each of our staff’s professional development. We provide the training, tools, and resources for each level of our firm to advance in their careers. We have a comprehensive plan that outlines the necessary technical and soft-skills that enable all staff to take ownership over their career progression. View more about what its like to work for us here.