Audit Staff Accountant

Christianson CPAs & Consultants is an accounting and consulting firm serving clients across multiple industries. The Audit Staff Accountant will support audit and attestation engagements, advise clients on complex accounting and financial reporting matters, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and cultivate client and team relationships.

What you'll do:

• Consulting on complex accounting transactions
• Ensuring quality work is performed timely and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Engaging client stakeholders, including audit committees and client management to identify, assess, and deliver timely and accurate advice
• Identifying regulatory and market trends that are applicable to clients and becoming a trusted advisor
• Actively participating in business development and cultivating relationships to strengthen both yourself and the firm
• Perform other duties as assigned by Seniors, Supervisors, Managers, or Partners

What they're looking for:

• Has hands-on experience with a range of simple to complex accounting matters, focusing on audit and attestation
• Excels in building and nurturing client relationships or is enthusiastic about developing client rapport and deepening engagement
• Is passionate about mentoring and supporting team members, serving as a knowledgeable and approachable resource
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Or actively seeking CPA credential
• Strong technical skills and a deep understanding of at least one or two specific industries
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, client service, technical writing and research skills
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate others in face of tight deadlines or complex situations requiring on the spot thinking
• Developmental skills to train and mentor team members
• CPA preferred
• 1+ years of public accounting experience preferred, including but not limited to financial statement audits, assurance and advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance experience with a focus on complex accounting transactions

Benefits:

• Personal Time Off
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedule to help with Work/Life Balance
• Health care coverage
• Dental
• Aflac
• Life, Disability, and AD & D Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Continuing education support, including the cost of training and annual licensing
• CPA exam support