Audit Senior

Audit Senior Associate  

Are you looking for more than just verifying the accuracy of financial data? Explore our Audit Senior Associate opportunity at Bennett Thrasher.  In this role, you’ll collaborate with business owners and executives to identify risks, plan key transactions, and enhance the quality of critical decision-making information. As part of a dynamic team, you'll leverage resources to add significant value to clients. You'll also take on leadership responsibilities, overseeing audit fieldwork, assigning detailed tasks to staff, and reviewing work papers to ensure high-quality outcomes. 

Unlike the many of the other top 100 public accounting firms, Bennett Thrasher has made the commitment not to seek Private Equity investment and will remain fiercely independent. We believe that our culture, investments in both people and technology and our five-star client focused approach will continue to be the differentiator in the crowded and evolving public accounting industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates 

• Gains a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business objectives, and utilizes that knowledge throughout engagements 

• Communicates (both verbally and electronically) effectively to clients and firm associates 

• Analyzes accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to financial reporting and procedural standards 

• Performs key risk audit procedures that require appropriate understanding of account balances and related technical guidance 

• Proficient at preparing financial statements, including related disclosures, while utilizing firm resources 

• Plans and performs audits in accordance with BT audit methodology using effective delegation to maximize engagement efficiency 

• Recognizes potential audit issues from basic analysis of financial statements and performance of audit procedures and effectively communicates them to the team 

• Researches technical areas and presents own conclusions prior to discussing with managers/partners 

• Supports interns and staff in professional development and by being available throughout engagements 

• Effectively manages staff while in the field 

• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements 

• Provides suggestions for work papers in a timely manner and coaches associates through thought provoking and directional review notes 

• Works with members of the engagement team and management to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during engagements 

• Practices timely and effective communication to management and engagement team regarding performance, including any related obstacles 

• Gives and receives feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts 

• Plans and performs operational and financial audits to ensure that financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP 

• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator 

• Takes ownership of assignments to ensure timely completion and professional development 

• Participates in Firm events year round including but not limited to recruiting, associate meetings, BT Foundation volunteer events, firm outings, etc. 

• Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification 

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred 

• 2+ years of audit experience is required 

• Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification if not already obtained 

• Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial statements is required 

• Demonstrates appropriate understanding of financial reporting including Firm, FASB, GASB, AICPA accounting and auditing standards 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence 

• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills 

Why Bennett Thrasher? 

Joining Bennett Thrasher means becoming part of people first culture that values integrity, family, and clients, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.  Additionally, associates are encouraged to become involved with local community activities through the Bennett Thrasher Foundation and five different Business Resource Groups. 

Highlights of some of the many benefits Bennett Thrasher offers: 

• Generous medical, dental, vision and variety of other benefits 

• Promotion and milestone bonus incentives for all associates 

• Ample PTO and unlimited Sick Time  

• July 4^th/Summer Shutdown and soft close between Christmas and New Year’s 

• Summer Friday’s 

• Dependent Care Assistance  

• Mental Wellness Programs 

• Sabbatical Program  

• Flexible scheduling to help you balance personal and professional priorities 

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.