What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior position at Wilson Lewis?
Who We Are
About Ascend
At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.
About Wilson Lewis
Wilson Lewis is a growing accounting and advisory firm with offices in Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Gainesville, designed to make life easier for clients. Our main objective is to offer quality advisory services, personal attention, and serve as an economic guide to protect and grow your future.
At Wilson Lewis, we believe that great work begins with great people. You’ll join a firm where collaboration, professional growth, and a genuine sense of community are part of everyday life. We take pride in providing high-quality client service in a supportive, flexible environment — and we’re looking for team members who share our values of excellence, integrity, and fun. In 2025, we are a Regional Leader (Accounting Today), an Inside Public Accounting Top 500 Firm, have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Georgia (Georgia Trend Magazine) and Atlanta (Atlanta Business Chronicle), and earned the Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction credential from ClearlyRated.
The Role
We are seeking an Audit Senior to join our team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on audits, reviews, compilations within a variety of different industry niches.
Key Responsibilities
At Wilson Lewis, we’re focused on creating a collaborative environment. This individual would ideally sit in the Duluth office but is also welcome to sit at the Atlanta, or Gainesville location, or a hybrid of the 3 depending on commute.
What We Offer
We hire good people and give them a good place to work. Our secret to keeping them around is a positive culture, strong community involvement, and a dedication to constantly increasing our competencies. We truly believe that when you succeed, the firm succeeds, and we make sure you have whatever tools you need to make that success possible.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth:
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
About Ascend
At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources.
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.
About Wilson Lewis
Wilson Lewis is a growing accounting and advisory firm with offices in Duluth, Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Gainesville, designed to make life easier for clients. Our main objective is to offer quality advisory services, personal attention, and serve as an economic guide to protect and grow your future.
At Wilson Lewis, we believe that great work begins with great people. You’ll join a firm where collaboration, professional growth, and a genuine sense of community are part of everyday life. We take pride in providing high-quality client service in a supportive, flexible environment — and we’re looking for team members who share our values of excellence, integrity, and fun. In 2025, we are a Regional Leader (Accounting Today), an Inside Public Accounting Top 500 Firm, have been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Georgia (Georgia Trend Magazine) and Atlanta (Atlanta Business Chronicle), and earned the Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction credential from ClearlyRated.
The Role
We are seeking an Audit Senior to join our team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on audits, reviews, compilations within a variety of different industry niches.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead client audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits.
- Begin to develop advanced technical knowledge
- Continue to develop understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques.
- Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues.
- Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with a certificate in accounting from an accredited university
- Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience
- Applied working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Outstanding, responsive and polished communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Demonstrates an ability to function at a high level in a deadline driven, time-sensitive environment
- Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks.
- Active CPA in good standing, or are actively pursuing the CPA license
At Wilson Lewis, we’re focused on creating a collaborative environment. This individual would ideally sit in the Duluth office but is also welcome to sit at the Atlanta, or Gainesville location, or a hybrid of the 3 depending on commute.
What We Offer
We hire good people and give them a good place to work. Our secret to keeping them around is a positive culture, strong community involvement, and a dedication to constantly increasing our competencies. We truly believe that when you succeed, the firm succeeds, and we make sure you have whatever tools you need to make that success possible.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth:
- Flexible PTO
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Voluntary Insurance Options
- 401(k) Matching
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Optional Equity Program Eligibility at Sr. Manager Level top performing Managers
Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:
- Basic contact information
- Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
- Work eligibility and compensation
- Voluntary demographic & self-ID questions
We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.