Audit Supervisor Auburn, AL; Birmingham, AL; Dothan, AL; Montgomery, AL; Prattville, AL; Wetump

Audit Supervisor

Jackson Thornton is looking for an Audit Supervisor to play a key role in planning, executing, and supervising audit engagements for utility industry clients. This position will work closely with audit managers and partners to ensure high quality audits, timely delivery, and strong client relationships. The role requires hands‑on technical expertise, leadership of field teams, and a solid understanding of utility accounting and regulatory environments.

• Plan and execute audit engagements for utility clients, including rural electric and telecommunications cooperatives, water and wastewater systems, and natural gas utilities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff; review work papers and provide constructive feedback.
• Perform and review complex audit areas including utility plant, revenue, debt, capital credits, and regulatory accounting.
• Apply knowledge of RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts.
• Assist in Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, including major program determination and compliance testing.
• Identify accounting and internal control issues and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain audit quality, documentation standards, and timelines.
• Collaborate with audit managers and partners on engagement planning and issue resolution.

• CPA (or CPA eligible) with 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience.
• Utility industry experience required (rural electric, telecom, water/wastewater, natural gas).
• Experience with cooperative and municipal clients.
• Working knowledge of RUS and FERC accounting standards.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and manage fieldwork.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.

Jackson Thornton offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package to all of our professionals, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off plan, 401(k) plan and a profit‑sharing plan.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

As set forth in Jackson Thornton’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.