Senior Auditor

About JRBT

During the past century, JRBT has earned a reputation for being one of the best accounting firms in Texas. But we’ve also come to be known as one of the best places to work. Founded in Waco in 1913, JRBT is a mid-sized accounting firm located in a dynamic, growing community. JRBT is consistently recognized for its service to clients and the local community, voted as “Waco’s best accounting firm” year after year. We’ve also attracted national attention, having been named to Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firms list. Among the many reasons for our continued success is our team of bright, dedicated professionals. But the real foundation for our success is our culture—one that has been carefully maintained for more than 100 years. We’ve worked hard to create an environment that places value on family, hard work, community service, mutual respect and the common goal of exceeding clients’ expectations. Simply put, our team members enjoy working here and they like one another. That’s reflected in the exemplary work we do every day.

About the Senior Auditor position

The senior-level auditor is responsible for working on all phases of independent audit assignments that cover a broad range of industries. Responsibilities will include audit detail and supervisory work. A senior auditor must be meticulous in their attention to detail, communicate effectively and professionally with other team members and supervisors and be motivated to provide a level of service that surpasses expectations. This role will be filled by someone who is energetic, undaunted by challenges and who is willing to work to earn their coworkers’ trust and respect. Above all, the senior auditor is expected to reflect JRBT’s values of trust, integrity and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the day-to-day activities of audit engagements and provide support for high-quality audits
• Identify opportunities for improving audit efficiencies and processes
• Identify and report engagement and technical issues and help develop strategies for resolving them
• Communicate engagement progress in a timely and organized manner
• Research and analyze audit-related issues and financial documents
• Facilitate information flow between the audit team and clients
• Stay current on accounting literature, trends and technical issues relevant to clients’ industries
• Supervise audit team members and interns as needed, providing coaching, training, giving feedback and reviewing documentation
• Cultivate new business opportunities by identifying how clients’ needs might be met by other JRBT support services

Required qualifications

• BA degree in accounting or finance
• Expectation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related auditing standards
• Two years of experience in public accounting
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the capability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership

Preferred qualifications

• Public accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, or CPA exam-eligible
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Leadership experience

Click Here to Submit Your Resume