What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Auditor position at Barnes Wendling CPAs?
You’ve put in the hours, learned the audit fundamentals, and probably seen your share of workpapers. Now you’re ready for more ownership—leading engagements, working directly with clients, and helping newer staff find their footing. This Senior Auditor role gives you the opportunity to sharpen your judgment, grow as a leader, and build a career.
You will have the opportunity to learn in a variety of industries which will ultimately allow you to specialize and become a subject matter expert. You will be a member of a client service team with the goal of timely delivery of the clients’ financial statements. We are looking for professionals who will bring value to the team and client. Key roles of this position will include audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements for mostly local clients in a variety of industries. This position requires strong accounting / auditing skills and a desire to succeed. A hunger to improve technically is highly sought after.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Licensed CPA and active in the state of Ohio
- 2-5 years of public accounting experience in audit and assurance services
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus program
- Casual dress code
- Hybrid Optional
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parking
- Busy season meals
- Summer hours program
- Flexibility in schedule
- Firm events, happy hours, retreats
- Fee participation program
PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS / EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to produce high quality work
- Attention to detail
- Committed to bettering the community
- Creative
- Ability to train & mentor staff
- Commitment to impeccable client service
- Demonstrates a high level of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
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Barnes Wendling CPAs is a well-respected public accounting firm and Top Workplace for 2026 and by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer and a 16-time winner of NorthCoast 99. We have been serving closely held businesses and not-for-profit organizations since 1946 with three offices in Northern Ohio and one in Palatka, Florida dedicated to building and maintaining our client’s net worth. We value our team, clients, and community. We offer our employees unlimited growth opportunities and challenging work while promoting these values in a professional, friendly atmosphere. We treat our employees with respect, honesty, and fairness, providing them with the flexibility to balance work and personal responsibilities.
If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a CPA firm where you can make a difference, you can be supported in your professional growth and recognized by your contributions, please submit your resume with salary requirements.
In-Office, Hybrid, Full-time, Part-time, or Seasonal opportunities available.
Barnes Wendling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.