CrawlJobs Logo
Robert Half Logo Robert Half · IT - Administration

Audit Staff - Public

United States, Bath · Job Posted May 27, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented audit specialist to join a respected public accounting firm serving clients in Bath, Maine and the surrounding Midcoast area. This role blends audit and tax responsibilities, offering the opportunity to support governmental entities, schools, nonprofit organizations, and private clients throughout the year. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in public accounting and enjoys working directly with clients while contributing to accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Job Responsibility

  • Conduct audit fieldwork for municipalities, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other client entities across the Midcoast region
  • Assist with the preparation and organization of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements
  • Prepare individual and business tax returns during the year with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Collaborate with audit team members to evaluate financial records, document findings, and support the completion of engagements
  • Travel to client sites as needed to perform audit procedures, gather supporting information, and communicate progress
  • Apply U.S. GAAP knowledge when reviewing accounting activity and helping clients maintain reliable financial reporting
  • Work with client accounting systems, including QuickBooks, to analyze transactions and reconcile financial data
  • Support engagement teams by identifying issues, asking informed questions, and contributing to practical recommendations for clients

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least 2 years of relevant public accounting, audit, or closely related experience
  • Experience working with governmental and nonprofit audits strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and standard audit practices
  • Proficiency with accounting software, including QuickBooks
  • Ability to prepare tax returns for both individual and business clients
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams
  • CPA certification is preferred but not required

Nice to have

  • Experience working with governmental and nonprofit audits strongly preferred
  • CPA certification is preferred but not required

What we offer

  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan
  • free online training
Robert Half - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Audit Staff - Public

8 matching positions

Audit Staff Accountant

Kickstart your journey at Brown Armstrong, a distinguished CPA firm that prides ...
Location
Location
United States , Fresno
Salary
Salary:
24.00 USD / Hour
ba.cpa Logo
Brown Armstrong CPAs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Progressing towards obtaining a CA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
  • Educational qualifications align with CPA license requirements
  • Travel may be required for audit engagements or Inter-office
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform Detailed Audit Procedures: Under the mentorship of senior staff, carry out detailed audit testing procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. This includes utilizing advanced audit tools and methodologies to assess financial records and operations
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting: Analyze financial data to prepare accurate account entries and financial statements. This involves a deep dive into financial records to identify and correct discrepancies, ensuring financial reports reflect true and fair views
  • Project Management and Execution: With guidance from senior team members, manage and execute accounting and auditing projects, adhering to established guidelines and documentation requirements. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, managing multiple projects efficiently to meet deadlines without compromising on quality
  • Quality Control and Review: Take on review responsibilities as delegated by supervisors, focusing on delivering high-quality, timely, and within-budget audit outcomes. Employ a meticulous approach to reviewing financial documents and reports, ensuring they meet the stringent standards of governmental auditing
  • Communication and Problem-Solving: Maintain open lines of communication with leadership and team members, reporting on progress and challenges encountered. Proactively suggest innovative solutions to problems and contribute to resolving client issues, enhancing client satisfaction and trust
  • Diverse Accounting Responsibilities: Adapt to a variety of accounting tasks as required, demonstrating flexibility and a broad skill set in accounting practices and principles. This includes a willingness to take on new challenges and continuously expand your expertise
  • Business Development and Community Engagement: Actively participate in initiatives aimed at growing the firm's business and enhancing its presence in the professional and local community. Represent the firm at events, showcasing a commitment to professional excellence and community involvement
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid vacation and quarterly recharge days
  • Comprehensive benefits: 100% Paid Health Insurance for the employee, Dental, Vision, Supplementary Insurance, and 401(k)
  • Perks: Paid training, gym membership, CPA exam bonus up to $5,000, time off for CPA exams, referral bonuses, and complimentary CPA study materials
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and innovation
  • Career growth opportunities, such as pathways to senior roles or continuous professional development
  • Competitive Pay Transparency: Range starting at $24.00/hour base, PLUS paid overtime and additional bonuses
Read More
Arrow Right

Audit Manager

We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager to join our team in Tulsa, Oklah...
Location
Location
United States , Tulsa
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in public accounting audit, including assurance engagements
  • Proficiency in researching and applying accounting standards to varied scenarios
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • CPA certification or equivalent qualification preferred
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Supervise and manage assurance engagements, ensuring efficient coordination with clients and adherence to deadlines
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to Audit Staff and Seniors, fostering growth and teamwork
  • Perform detailed reviews of engagement workpapers to maintain accuracy and compliance
  • Conduct research on accounting standards to address unique or complex scenarios
  • Collaborate with Audit Seniors, Staff, and Partners to ensure timely completion of all projects
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley testing requirements and other regulatory standards
  • Develop strategies to enhance audit processes and improve overall client satisfaction
  • Maintain strong communication with clients, addressing concerns and providing updates throughout the audit process
What we offer
What we offer
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan for contract/temporary professionals
  • Free online training
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant

While pursuing your Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license, as an in-person S...
Location
Location
United States , Santa Barbara or Ventura
Salary
Salary:
80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year
nhhco.com Logo
Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co.
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • CPA Licensure, or pursuit of it with the goal of being licensed within the first two years after hire
  • Good foundation of fundamental accounting concepts
  • Commitment to the Santa Barbara/Ventura area
  • Highly motivated self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Someone who enjoys problem-solving and challenging themselves
  • Dedication to teamwork and strong interpersonal skills
  • Integrity
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Work directly with senior staff, partners, and clients to provide outstanding customer service on tax, audit, and consulting matters
  • Manage your workload and priorities independently
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid holidays
  • Accrued paid time off (PTO), including sick pay
  • Profit-sharing plan with 401(k) compensation deferral contribution feature
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Insurance: medical, vision, term-life and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long term disability
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid parking downtown near the office
  • Company events
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Audit Associate

Let us show you why we were named one of Accounting Today’s Top Firms to Work fo...
Location
Location
United States , Kent
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
shannon-cpas.com Logo
Shannon & Associates, LLP
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • At least 2 years prior public accounting experience, with a focus on audit
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experienced and proven audit-related career track record including at least 2 years audit experience in public accounting
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with audit and internal control concepts and techniques
  • Superior client relationship skills
  • Desire to have FUN and grow within the profession
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Conduct internal control and risk assessments
  • Maintain and follow a comprehensive audit program including audit plans, policies, and procedures
  • Performance and documentation of complex audit procedures
  • Analyze data obtained from audits for evidence of internal control weaknesses, operational inefficiency, or lack of compliance with laws, governmental regulations, or management policies and procedures
  • Planning, scheduling, and managing staff
  • Monitoring fieldwork and performing a review of workpapers and reports
  • Demonstrate the ability to be relationship-focused and professional in a client environment
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and supervise and train engagement teams
What we offer
What we offer
  • Great work environment working on meaningful work
  • Technical and leadership development
  • A good work/life blend philosophy
  • Advanced technology systems and equipment
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with diverse and varied clientele allowing you to gain advanced experience in a variety of practice areas as well as various industries
  • Opportunity to work closely with clients and to develop your leadership, technical and professional skills while working on challenging and exciting engagements
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant

Kickstart your journey at Brown Armstrong, a distinguished CPA firm that prides ...
Location
Location
United States , Bakersfield
Salary
Salary:
22.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour
ba.cpa Logo
Brown Armstrong CPAs
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Progressing towards obtaining a CA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License
  • Educational qualifications align with CPA license requirements
  • Travel may be required necessary based on assigned projects
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Perform Detailed Audit and Tax Procedures: Carry out comprehensive audit testing and tax preparation under the mentorship of senior staff, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and optimization in financial reporting and tax filings. Utilize advanced tools and methodologies for both auditing assessments and tax computations
  • Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Tax Filing: Analyze financial data to prepare accurate account entries, financial statements, and tax returns. Identify discrepancies, apply tax laws effectively, and ensure all financial reports and tax filings reflect true, fair, and optimized outcomes
  • Project Management and Execution: Manage and execute a blend of accounting, auditing, and tax projects with guidance from senior team members. Prioritize tasks effectively, handling multiple projects efficiently to meet deadlines and quality standards
  • Quality Control, Review, and Tax Compliance: Undertake review responsibilities, focusing on high-quality, timely, and within-budget delivery for both audit and tax assignments. Ensure compliance with governmental auditing standards and tax regulations, employing a meticulous review process
  • Communication, Problem-Solving, and Client Advisory: Keep leadership informed about progress and challenges. Proactively propose solutions to problems, assist in resolving client concerns, and provide tax advisory services to enhance client satisfaction and trust
  • Diverse Accounting and Tax Responsibilities: Adapt to a wide range of accounting and tax tasks as required, demonstrating versatility in accounting practices, tax preparation, and planning. Embrace new challenges to expand expertise across auditing and taxation
  • Business Development and Community Engagement: Participate in initiatives for business growth and professional community engagement. Represent the firm at events, showcasing commitment to excellence in both auditing and tax services
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid vacation and quarterly recharge days
  • Comprehensive benefits: 100% Paid Health Insurance for the employee, Dental, Vision, Supplementary Insurance, and 401(k)
  • Perks: Paid training, gym membership, CPA exam bonus up to $5,000, time off for CPA exams, referral bonuses, and complimentary CPA study materials
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and innovation
  • Career growth opportunities, such as pathways to senior roles or continuous professional development
  • PLUS paid overtime and additional bonuses
Read More
Arrow Right

Audit & Accounting Manager

Lanigan Ryan is looking for a technically savvy, open-minded individual with a d...
Location
Location
United States , Gaithersburg
Salary
Salary:
150000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year
laniganryan.com Logo
Lanigan Ryan
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics or equivalent experience
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • At least 8-10 years of public accounting experience
  • Highly motivated with the desire to grow and develop
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Interest in building collaborative relationships, striving to find the best possible solutions
  • Knowledge of accounting and tax software
  • Ability to travel, as needed for client engagements (mostly local)
  • Willingness to participate in business development activities (guidance and training will be provided)
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage all aspects of client engagements: People, Process, Outcome
  • Direct audit, review, and compilation engagements, including the timeline, budget and staffing assignments
  • Identify and resolve problem areas or issues
  • Understand and adhere to professional standards for CPAs
  • Perform technical research
  • Attend firm-sponsored, industry, community, and/or volunteer events
  • Provide training and assistance to staff
  • Exhibit effective, results-based delegation and oversight skills
What we offer
What we offer
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Experienced Assurance Staff

As an Experienced Assurance Staff, you will conduct the field work on audit assi...
Location
Location
United States , Torrance
Salary
Salary:
85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year
rkellp.com Logo
RKE LLP
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
  • 1-2 years of prior experience in public accounting
  • CPA certification preferred
  • eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment required and actively pursuing completion of the exams required
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, especially Excel)
  • QuickBooks and ProSystems experience is a plus
  • High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
  • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and the importance of regulatory responsibilities. Ability to apply basic areas of GAAP and GAAS, as necessary, and to research technical issues that arise during the course of audit engagements
  • Ability to prepare accurate supporting work paper documentation, including validating and testing substantive support and analytical reviews of account balances
  • Assist Assurance Seniors in preparing risk assessments, audit programs and evaluating the client’s internal control structure
  • Preparing financial statements with disclosures for management review
  • Coaches new staff by providing candid and constructive verbal feedback
  • Demonstrates behaviors such as teamwork, knowledge sharing and maintaining relationships
  • An Experienced Assurance Staff will also be involved in reviews, compilations and agreed-upon procedure engagements
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Staff Accountant – Auditor

We are currently seeking talented candidates to fill the position of Staff Accou...
Location
Location
United States , Owings Mills; Hagerstown
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
gsg-cpa.com Logo
Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Recent college graduate with a B.S. in Accounting
  • CPA degree or a candidate for a CPA is required for auditor position
  • Skills: Audit, Legal Compliance, Documentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Reporting Research Results, Thoroughness, Presentation Skills, Financial Software, Corporate Finance, SFAS Rules, Objectivity
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
  • Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation
  • Completes audit workpapers by documenting audit tests and findings
  • Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
  • Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires
  • recommending new policies and procedures
  • Communicates audit findings internally by preparing draft report for internal review
  • Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops
  • reviewing professional publications
What we offer
What we offer
  • Base compensation and the potential for profit sharing
  • Health care, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Generous PTO allowance
  • Casual and friendly work environment
Read More
Arrow Right