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Audit Senior - Cincinnati

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Cincinnati, Ohio

Job description

Job Description Job Description Job Opportunity: Audit Senior with Clark Schaefer Hackett in Cincinnati, OHAre you an experienced audit professional who enjoys leading engagements, developing team members, and helping clients strengthen their financial reporting processes? If you are ready to take ownership of complex work while growing your career in public accounting, we want to hear from you!

As an Audit Senior, you will lead and execute audit engagements for a diverse client base, primarily serving financial services clients, including community banks and investment companies. You will oversee engagement teams, evaluate financial records and internal controls, identify risks, resolve audit issues, and provide insights that help clients improve their financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead audit engagements from planning through completion while meeting client deadlines and firm quality standards.
  • Assess business processes, accounting systems, internal controls, and audit risks.
  • Recommend risk management strategies to Managers, Senior Managers, and Shareholders.
  • Develop audit programs and procedures aligned with identified risks and test objectives.
  • Prepare and review workpapers, engagement letters, financial statements, and footnote disclosures.
  • Document audit conclusions with clear, sufficient supporting evidence.
  • Review team members' work for accuracy, quality, thoroughness, and timely completion.
  • Supervise, coach, and train staff auditors through firsthand guidance and development opportunities.
  • Resolve issues identified during the audit process in collaboration with clients and engagement leaders.
  • Use firm-provided audit software to review and compile financial information.
  • Help develop engagement budgets, monitor progress, and communicate potential deviations.
  • Manage workload, utilization, chargeable hours, and assignment progress in partnership with managers.
  • Contribute to firm committees, training initiatives, and other activities that support team and firm growth.

The ideal candidate is a motivated audit professional with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach. They can balance multiple priorities, work effectively both independently and with a team, and consistently follow through on budgets and deadlines. A solid knowledge of audit and accounting standards is essential.

Qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field; required.
  • At least two years of public accounting experience within Audit/Assurance, preferably working with financial institution clients; required.
  • CPA certification; preferred.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, AICPA audit standards, common audit procedures and techniques, and quality control standards.
  • Strong project management, analytical and critical thinking
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Collaborative team player with prior team management experience and the ability to effectively manage both internal and external teams.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to balance competing deadlines and commitments.
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join CSH?

  • 5 Weeks PTOPLUS a firm shut down week! Generous time off to recharge.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, Employee Assistance Program, and Parental Leave.
  • Hybrid Work - Flexibility to balance work and life.
  • Career Growth - Company stability + a multitude of learning, and development opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture - We invest in YOU.

Our Culture & REAL Values

  • Respect - We value diverse perspectives.
  • Excellence - We strive for the highest standards.
  • Accountability - We deliver on our promises.
  • Leadership - We empower others to succeed.

Ready to take the next big step in your career?

Join a firm that truly invests in you-where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real.

Apply today and let's build something amazing together!

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