Senior Audit Accountant

Accountabilities:

• Advise clients on complex accounting transactions, financial reporting matters, regulatory developments, and the implementation of new accounting standards.
• Ensure high-quality work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Engage directly with client stakeholders, including management teams and audit committees, to identify accounting needs, assess issues, and deliver clear and timely recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments relevant to clients and translate emerging requirements into practical guidance and solutions.
• Provide ongoing accounting advice and support clients as they navigate strategic or regulatory business changes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor through responsive service, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of client needs.
• Participate actively in business development initiatives and cultivate professional relationships that contribute to individual and organizational growth.
• Mentor and support team members, serving as a knowledgeable and approachable resource while helping colleagues develop their technical and professional capabilities.
• Take on additional responsibilities and assignments as needed to support client engagements and broader team objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license preferred, or actively pursuing the CPA credential.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred, including financial statement audits, assurance and advisory services, or relevant corporate accounting/finance experience involving complex accounting transactions.
• Strong technical accounting skills and a deep understanding of at least one or two specific industries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, client service, technical writing, and accounting research capabilities.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, exercise sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to motivate and support others during demanding or complex assignments.
• Strong mentoring and developmental skills, with an interest in helping team members strengthen their technical knowledge and professional capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain productive client relationships and communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with clients and distributed team members.
• Applicants may be located anywhere in the United States, with preference for candidates in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin due to occasional in-person meetings, team collaboration, or client engagements.
• Ability to work the normal schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

Benefits

• $75,000–$83,000 annual salary.
• Fully remote opportunity across the United States.
• Preference for candidates in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin for occasional in-person activities.
• Personal Time Off and paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.
• Health care coverage and dental insurance.
• Aflac coverage.
• Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Continuing education support, including training and annual licensing costs.
• CPA exam support.
• Employee and business development referral programs.
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative environment with internal councils and committees supporting wellness, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Opportunities to participate in team-building activities and an annual onsite all-staff retreat.