Direct Counsel is seeking an Audit Supervisor to join a mid-sized CPA firm in Houston, Tx. The right audit candidate will be expected to perform all aspects of an audit or examination with minimum supervision as well as direct several associates concerning work to be performed. You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to interface with all levels of the organization and with clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work review, decision making, and time budget management are essential parts of this position
• Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements of various clients
• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient, serving as a liaison between clients and upper management
• Supervise Associates and Interns on engagements.
• Judge the sustainability of expenditures to be incurred on an engagement, both by themselves and by those they supervise
• Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
• All other duties assigned by your supervisor or manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in computer applications used in the office.
• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and standards.
• Ability to understand financial records.
• Ability to review company documentation to complete audits in a timely and proficient manner.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to complete work within a specified time frame.
• Ability to research various types of company documents and budgets to identify necessary information for specific audits.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting
• CPA or significant progress toward a CPA
• 2-4 years of recent audit experience at a public accounting firm
• CCH ProSystem fx Engagement experience is a plus
• Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding accounting and auditing matters
• Legally permitted to be employed in the United States without requiring a visa or sponsorship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Happy hour
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person