Sparrow Company is seeking a motivated Senior Auditor for one of our clients in the El Paso area. You will have the opportunity to work for a local CPA firm in El Paso, Texas that provides small business accounting services for clients large and small in a variety of industries. Audit Seniors are responsible for leading audit engagement teams and developing audit staff. The audit senior has the ability to plan an audit, conduct fieldwork, and complete an audit engagement. Seniors are expected to lead audit staff, provide on the job training, and assist management with coordinating workflow. In addition, seniors are also responsible for proactively managing their schedule and completing multiple engagements within established timelines.
- Accounting degree completed (Bachelor’s or higher).
- Certified Public Accountant is preferred. If CPA license has not been obtained, candidate must be actively testing and making progress towards completing all parts of the exam.
- 2 to 4 years of experience working in public accounting and performing financial statement audits. Experience in other fields of accounting is welcomed but will not be considered in meeting the minimum 2 year requirement in audit.
- Experience completing audit planning and risk assessment procedures.
- Experience completing diverse audit areas and interacting with clients in the field.
- Experience training and developing new audit staff members.
- Excellent written and verbal proficiency. This position requires communication with clients, shareholders, and staff, and may include occasional public speaking and presentations.
- Previous experience with accounting research tools. Previous experience with CCH® and Checkpoint ® is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in the following industries is preferred but not required: Construction, Non-for-Profit, Employee Benefit Plans, Single Audits, Government Agencies.
- Must be able to work in the field and in the office on a full-time basis. The position will only occasionally involve working remotely.