Senior Audit Accountant/Supervisor

Senior Audit Accountant/Supervisor
 
*We continue to experience growth in all areas of our practice and as a result, we are seeking to hire a Senior Auditor/Supervisor to join the firm supporting our commercial audit practice. Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in creating your own career path - this is the opportunity for you.   

Location: 

*Our office is located at 300 Clinton Square, in the heart of downtown Rochester. There is easy access to great restaurants and events, and featured amenities such as collaboration spaces, game room and firm paid for underground parking in a secure garage. We also have comfortable break rooms fully stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks.

Firm Overview:  
Insero is an accounting and business advisory practice serving businesses, nonprofits, governmental entities, and individuals throughout New York state. One of our core values is that we are Passionate about People. We don’t just talk about our values, we live them. That’s why we’ve consistently been recognized as a best place to work!

We believe great teams are built on shared values: Be Passionate about People, Deliver Excellence, Grow to New Heights, and Go Further Together. If these speak to you, we encourage you to apply!

• Ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For in New York in the Medium Companies category (State, NYS-SHRM and Best Companies Group) 2025 & 2024, ranked #3 in 2023 and again #1 in 2022.
  
• Best Accounting Firms to Work For (National, Accounting Today and Best Companies Group) 2012-2025
  
• #1 Best Accounting Firm and Most Innovative Workplace, Reader Rankings (Local, Rochester Business Journal) 2025 and 2024, consistently ranked since joining in 2018.
  

Responsibilities: 

·         Serving as senior/supervisor on audit engagements for commercial financial statement audits and employee benefit plan audits.  That includes conducting a review of the work papers prior to managerial review, to ensure that staff auditors properly carried out the procedures assigned to them; that the programs and conclusions are properly completed; and that the documentation of the audit or review work conforms to Firm standards.

·         Evaluating all technical steps in order to complete and review work papers with Manager or Partner.

·         Preparing financial statements, notes, schedules, and management letters as needed.

·         Reporting test conclusions that impact the audit plan, i.e., where insufficient assurance is obtained to meet the audit strategy.

·         Informing the Engagement Manager/Partner regarding any audit and accounting difficulties that you may experience with an assignment/task that could affect our scheduled deadline.

·         Reviewing and evaluating the internal controls and preparing the audit program and time budget.

·         Conducting a review of the work papers prior to managerial review, to ensure that the accountants properly carried out the procedures assigned to them, that the programs and conclusions are properly completed and that the documentation of the audit or review work conforms to Firm standards.

·         Supporting the Manager/Partner through maintaining a good working relationship with client personnel and other team members and demonstrating an awareness of the client's business.

·         Providing appropriate on-the-job training for Accountants and Interns.

·         Conducting timely performance appraisals for the accountants assigned to work with you.
 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Accounting w/150 credit hours/CPA eligible required. Senior Accountants normally have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an audit accountant working within public accounting (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the firm).  Supervisors will normally have a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience as an accountant working within an public accounting firm (or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the firm). Experience working on audits for clients in the commercial sector (business services, real estate, manufacturing, etc.) is highly preferred. Qualified candidates should also have excellent communication skills, self-confidence, and be self-motivated and capable of working productively in a professional environment. Must be conscientious, detailed-oriented and have excellent organizational skills. CPA is preferred. MBA/Master’s degree is also preferred. Basic knowledge of spreadsheet and database applications is required; experience with financial/accounting software applications are a plus.

People Management/Relationships:

·         Take initiative to be a team player (proactively seek opportunities to help others)

·         Treat everyone with respect

·         Develop loyalty and trust within the team

·         Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles

·         Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members

·         Hold self-accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions

Salary Information:  

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the starting base pay range for a Senior-Supervisor level audit position is $69,000 - $92,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position such as eligibility to receive discretionary spot bonus incentives. This range is a reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and/or education and geographic location.  It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the capabilities and experience of the candidate. Incentives, if any, depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and firm performance.

Benefits:

We offer competitive salaries, an outstanding paid time off program (4-5 weeks based on level), 16 paid holidays, remote/hybrid work flexibly, 401(k) plan with firm contributions, tuition reimbursement program, 100% employer paid parking, spot bonus program, CPA bonus, a variety of different medical plan options along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical ins coverage. In addition, we offer tremendous growth and development opportunities to assist with both your personal and professional goals.  At Insero, we’re committed to transforming the employee experience beyond industry standards to enable you to build your ideal career.

·         We offer excellent advancement opportunities as well as advisor and mentor programs.

·         We invest heavily in training and technology.

·         We focus on flexibility, with an amazing hybrid working environment giving you the ability to work in the office as well as from home/remote.

·         We serve a wide variety of clients and offer many compliance and consulting services, giving our team members opportunities to explore different areas of practice.

·         There are also many opportunities to get involved from day one, including our initiatives for outreach, innovation, wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

There is a difference among accounting firms.  We invite you to experience it firsthand!!

Insero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer