Senior Accountant - Audit & Assurance

Overview

This role supports audit, review, and compilation engagements from planning through reporting. The position also involves client communication, risk assessment and audit documentation, and preparation support for individual and business tax returns during tax season.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and supervise audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, and firm methodology, from planning through issuance of financial statements and reports.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, audit programs, and sampling plans; identify and evaluate internal control strengths and deficiencies.
• Perform and review substantive testing, analytical procedures, and audit documentation to support conclusions while ensuring compliance with firm quality control standards.
• Draft financial statements, footnote disclosures, and management letters; identify accounting and reporting issues and research applicable GAAP/GASB/FASB guidance.
• Plan and perform audits of employee benefit plans (e.g., 401(k) and other ERISA-covered plans) as assigned, including testing of plan transactions and support for related Form 5500 reporting.
• Supervise, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and interns; provide timely, constructive feedback and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Serve as a day-to-day client contact, communicating engagement status, information requests, and preliminary findings professionally and proactively.
• Assist in preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and/or nonprofit tax returns during the firm’s tax season, applying working knowledge of federal and state tax rules.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and additional client services; communicate observations to engagement managers/partners.
• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status, scope changes, and potential issues to engagement leadership.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge through continuing professional education (CPE) and firm training programs.
• Comply with all firm policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory and independence requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation a plus.
• Approximately five (5) years of recent audit experience in a public accounting firm, including experience with financial statement audits, reviews, and/or compilations.
• Some experience preparing individual and/or business income tax returns.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); familiarity with GASB or not-for-profit accounting standards a plus.
• Experience with, or strong interest in developing, employee benefit plan audit expertise (ERISA and Department of Labor reporting requirements) a plus.
• Experience with audit and tax software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, Caseware, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, review, and develop the work of less experienced staff.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-service orientation.
• High degree of professional skepticism, integrity, and adherence to independence and ethics requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license preferred, or actively pursuing CPA licensure with demonstrated progress toward completion of the exam.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 3% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.

Compensation Range: $75,000—$105,000 USD

Location

Tucson, Arizona

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship unless otherwise stated in the job posting.