Audit Senior

About the Firm

We are serving a boutique non-profit audit firm based in Ohio, specializing in delivering high-quality accounting and audit services to the non-profit sector. They pride themselves on providing unique expertise and personalized service to organizations that are often overlooked.

About the Role

They are seeking a born leader in the accounting field who is ready to make a meaningful impact in their community. As an audit senior, you will serve as the face of the firm to external organizations, build strong client relationships, lead local staff with consistent communication, and take ownership of fieldwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork on financial statement and single audit engagements, including directing staff, reviewing workpapers, and keeping work on budget and on timeline
• Own sections of the audit from planning through reporting under firm leadership review
• Finalize financial statements and related reporting, including footnotes, and recommend improvements to internal controls
• Evaluate, update, and document audit procedures; maintain clean workpapers; and prepare clear findings and conclusions
• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and leadership for local staff, including face-to-face guidance during in-office days
• Communicate engagement status, needs, and sensitive client matters clearly and consistently across email, phone, video, and in person
• Use modern audit research and AI tools thoughtfully as brainstorming and documentation aids while staying in the judgment seat on risk assessment, testing, and conclusions
• Manage multiple projects at once with strong organization and cost-conscious use of time

Requirements

• 3-4 years of public/firm experience; already functioning as a senior or immediately ready to be one
• Non-profit audit experience strongly preferred; comfort with financial statement audits and single audits is a plus
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Exceptional and consistent communication is a hard filter. This senior will lead local staff and must stay connected so staff are not left walking questions to partners
• Live within about three hours of Columbus and be in the office roughly two days per week
• Strong workpaper quality, professional skepticism, and ownership of testing and conclusions
• Comfortable with QuickBooks and standard audit/research tools; willing to use AI tools thoughtfully without letting them replace judgment
• Self-starter who thrives in a boutique pace, follows process, learns quickly, and is open to coaching

Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000 to $85,000 depending on experience
• Competitive bonus program
• Benefits package
• Hybrid schedule with meaningful in-office leadership