What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor for CPA firm position at The Whitlock Company?
Overview
Join an accounting firm whose purpose is to enhance our client’s prosperity and develop great people. We all work together to grow our business and serve our clients.
We specialize in serving privately-owned businesses, financial institutions, not-for-profits, and high net worth individuals that share our core values. If you want to belong to a team that provides value to this market, our firm is a fit for you.
You will excel here if you value:
· Relationships
· Growth
· Integrity
· Innovation
· Accountability
· Excellence
Duties
You will love coming to work every day if you understand and want to do the following:
· Take day-to-day ownership of assigned assurance engagements from planning through issuance, reporting to an audit manager or partner
· Supervise, coach, and review the work of staff auditors and interns, giving timely feedback and clearing their review notes
· Serve as the primary point of contact for client controllers and accounting staff, managing client requests, open items, and status updates
· Work alongside the firm's tax, CAAS, and risk advisory teams to spot client needs outside the engagement scope and connect clients to the right people
· Escalate complex accounting and independence matters to the engagement partner and the firm's technical resources early, with a documented recommendation
Qualifications
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards is required. Experience of two to five years in public accounting, including running audit engagements from planning through issuance and supervising staff, is preferred. Experience with manufacturing & distribution, financial institutions, and not-for-profit & single audits, is beneficial.
CPA license is required. Minimum of bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Experience with the following software is beneficial.
· CCH Engagement
· CCH Axcess
· Microsoft 365
· Suralink
· Claude AI
We train our team to help them succeed and everyone on our team contributes to our success. In this role you will be accountable to hit key targets, which will be determined by your manager.
If you want to come to work, learn, and succeed with us, you will be recognized and rewarded.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have CPA license
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- CPA firm auditor: 2 years (Required)
Location:
- Springfield, MO 65809 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000