Senior Audit Accountant

Meadows Urquhart Acree & Cook, LLP

Senior Audit Accountant leading and managing audit engagements for various clients in a hybrid accounting firm. Focused on accuracy and efficiency while mentoring junior auditors.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage audit engagements for a variety of clients, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all phases.
Develop audit plans, including risk assessments and audit strategies.
Supervise and mentor junior auditors, providing guidance and support throughout engagements.
Review and evaluate internal controls, financial statements, and accounting records.
Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to clients to enhance their financial processes and controls.
Communicate effectively with clients, addressing their questions and concerns throughout the audit process.
Prepare and review audit reports, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
Stay current with industry developments and changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 to 5 years of previous experience in public accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication
Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines within agreed upon budget)
Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand
Must be a team player and thrive in a collaborative environment
Ability to exercise professional humility
Give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to train, develop and supervise staff
A good sensor of humor is a plus!
Industry experience in (any or combination of) construction/contractor reviews, investment fund/broker dealer audits, HUD audits, Single Audits, EBP audits preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus and growth potential
Flexible work schedule; we are spouses, parents, friends and family members. Everyone deserves the ability to be present for life's important moments.
Our partners are dedicated to helping team members progress in their careers and are transparent about the firm's goals. When provided the right tools and support we believe every team member has the potential to be a partner.
Extensive background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow-up.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels, e.g. computers, printer, light traffic. Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers). Long periods of sitting/standing at desk for computer work. Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

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Hard Skills & Tools

audit engagement managementrisk assessmentaudit strategy developmentinternal controls evaluationfinancial statement reviewaccounting records analysisaudit report preparationcompliance with accounting standardsfinancial process improvementproject management

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationteam collaborationprofessional attitudeconstructive feedbackmentoringsupervisory skillsprofessional humilitydeadline managementsense of humor