Senior Accountant - Audit

Senior Accountant – Audit

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Abacus! is hiring! We’re an independent, full‑service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. As a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic growth plan, we’re looking for professionals who want more than a job — they want meaningful responsibility and a career path with impact.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Audit team in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO. This is a client‑facing leadership role responsible for managing audit engagements, supervising staff, and delivering high‑quality assurance services in a fast‑paced public accounting environment. This position is well‑suited for someone who thrives on accountability, can manage multiple engagements simultaneously, and is confident leading both people and client conversations.

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform risk assessments and develop audit strategies tailored to client operations.
• Evaluate internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Review work papers, financial statements, and audit documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage multiple audit engagements and deadlines concurrently.
• Coordinate engagement timelines, staffing, and deliverables.
• Identify audit issues and develop practical, value‑driven solutions.
• Maintain organized and timely communication throughout the engagement lifecycle.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned audit clients.
• Communicate audit findings, insights, and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Foster strong, long‑term client relationships built on trust and credibility.
• Address client questions and concerns in a timely manner.

• Supervise and mentor audit staff, providing guidance, review, and constructive feedback.
• Support professional development and technical growth of team members.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and high‑performance standards.
• Partner with Audit Managers and firm leadership to strengthen team effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and internal controls.
• Provide value‑added recommendations to enhance financial and operational performance.
• Stay informed of regulatory updates, accounting standards, and industry trends.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated client solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience with a focus on audit engagements.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards (GAAS), accounting principles (GAAP), and regulatory frameworks (PCAOB where applicable).
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in audit software, financial analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and develop practical solutions.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience supervising audit staff.
• Experience with Quick Books Online, Ultra Tax, and Advance Flow.
• Exposure to complex audit engagements or specialized industries.

• Full‑time, salaried, exempt position.
• Based in Fayetteville, AR or Springfield, MO.
• Some travel required for on‑site audit engagements.
• Standard office hours with additional hours required during peak audit seasons.

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which…