Senior Auditor

Now Hiring: Senior Auditor – Local Government Focus

Are you passionate about serving local communities through high-quality financial assurance work? We’re looking for a Senior Auditor with deep experience in local government auditing to lead engagements for municipalities, school districts, counties, colleges, water authorities, and other public-sector entities.

In this client-facing role, you'll apply advanced technical expertise in GASB, GAGAS, and Uniform Guidance to deliver high-quality audits, manage engagement teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to government finance leaders.

Engagement Leadership & Execution

• Lead and manage all phases of financial and compliance audits, including Single Audits (Uniform Guidance).
• Develop tailored audit strategies for local government operations (utilities, bond covenants, capital projects, pensions/OPEB, etc.).
• Supervise, review, and mentor audit staff while ensuring all work meets firm and GAGAS standards.

Technical Expertise & Reporting

• Serve as the go-to expert on complex government accounting topics including GASB 34, GASB 87, GASB 96, GASB 68/75, and more.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of compliance requirements for school districts, municipalities, and special districts.
• Draft clear, comprehensive Audit Reports and Management Letters for governing boards and senior management.

Client Service & Relationship Building

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with CFOs, Comptrollers, and Department Heads.
• Communicate proactively with clients on audit status, risks, and technical issues throughout the engagement.
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 4 years in public accounting focused on local government audits.
• Certification: Active CPA license required.
• Technical Skills:
• Expert knowledge of GASB and Uniform Guidance.
• Experience auditing major governmental funds (General Fund, Enterprise/Utility Funds, Capital Projects).
• Travel: Ability to travel locally to client sites.
  

• Strong understanding of the political, operational, and financial environments within local governments.
• High attention to detail and ability to analyze complex government documents and contracts.
• Commitment to professional ethics and adherence to GAGAS independence standards.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, especially when presenting findings to non-financial governing bodies.

Here are just a few of the perks that set us apart:

   - Reasonable busy season hours (55-60 hours weekly)

   - Overtime can be paid at straight time rate or banked as comp time

   - 4 day work week in the summer

   - Paid bonuses

   - No overnight travel

Other Benefits:

   - 100% employer paid health insurance

   - Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

   - Retirement Plan

   - Paid time off and holiday time

   - Life insurance

About Snow Garrett Williams:

Snow Garrett Williams is a local public accounting firm that began its operation in Weatherford in 1978. We are committed to achieving the highest quality products and service possible with our team of over 25 professionals and staff.

Our clients represent many facets of the economic spectrum. Through them we have become closely identified with many fields and are recognized to have expertise in these industries. We have been named the "Top CPA Firm" and the "Best of Weatherford Top CPA Firm" in Parker County for many years.

Our philosophy of personalized service means that the knowledge and experience of our partners and the rest of the professional staff will be readily at your service throughout the year not only to answer questions but also to take the initiative to keep you informed of pending changes and developments.

As a firm committed to quality work, all firm members working on taxes and audits have met and exceeded the minimum continuing education requirements as required by the Federal Government and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants