Public Senior Accountant

We are looking for a Public Senior Accountant to join our team on a contract basis. This position is ideal for an experienced public accounting specialist who can guide audit engagements from initial planning through final deliverables while maintaining strong client relationships. The role calls for sound technical judgment, a proactive approach to resolving issues, and the ability to support both engagement quality and operational improvement.

Responsibilities:
• Direct audit engagements from scoping and risk evaluation through onsite work, review, and issuance of final reports.
• Analyze accounting records and supporting documentation to identify concerns, clarify findings, and communicate practical recommendations to clients.
• Oversee day-to-day work of audit staff, provide guidance on priorities, and help keep multiple client engagements on schedule.
• Perform and review substantive testing, account reconciliations, journal entry analysis, and general ledger activity to support audit conclusions.
• Coordinate fieldwork activities with client contacts and internal team members to ensure timely completion of engagement milestones.
• Apply current auditing guidance, accounting requirements, and industry standards to engagement planning and execution.
• Contribute ideas that strengthen audit methodology, improve workflow efficiency, and support the continued expansion of audit services.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting with a strong background in external audit engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits independently, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork oversight, and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close processes, journal entries, and account and bank reconciliations.
• Experience managing competing deadlines across multiple engagements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to supervise team members, review work product, and provide clear direction during audit execution.
• Strong understanding of audit standards, accounting regulations, and best practices within a public accounting environment.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain findings, address audit issues, and recommend process improvements to clients.

Compensation

$47.50-$55.00 Hourly

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