Audit Senior

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor leads assigned audit areas and oversees day-to-day engagement execution while supervising and developing junior team members. This role serves as a key liaison between audit staff and management, ensuring audit quality, efficiency, and adherence to professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead and execute complex audit areas in accordance with firm methodology
• Review workpapers prepared by audit staff and interns for accuracy and completeness
• Supervise, coach, and provide feedback to junior team members
• Identify audit issues, perform advanced analysis, and propose resolutions
• Communicate engagement progress, risks, and findings to audit management
• Coordinate client requests, walkthroughs, and audit timelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
• Experience leading audit areas and supervising staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit software

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with mid-market or public company clients
• Experience with complex accounting areas (revenue recognition, leases, equity, etc.)

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Ability to analyze complex data, exercise professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities

Work Environment Including Travel

• On-Site
• Travel to client locations as needed (up to 30%)
• Moderate noise level typical of a professional office environment

Disclosure Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified at any time.

“Mellott & Mellott" is the brand name under which Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC provide professional services. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Mellott Advisors, LLC provides tax and business consulting services to their clients. Mellott Advisors, LLC is not a licensed CPA firm.