Audit Senior Accountant

Career Opportunity: Audit Senior Accountant with SFW Partners, LLC in St. Louis, Missouri
Are you driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for making an impact through audit and advisory services? At SFW Partners, LLC, we’ve been helping businesses succeed for over 55 years, and we’re seeking an experienced Audit Staff Accountant to join our dedicated team. If you value a strong work culture and building meaningful, long-term client relationships, this role is perfect for you.

At SFW Partners, we are more than just a CPA firm—we are trusted advisors committed to our team members, our clients' success, and making a meaningful impact in the community we serve. Together, we’ll achieve more.

As an experienced Audit Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in assisting with audits, ensuring compliance with GAAP, preparing financial statements, and serving as a trusted advisor for clients across various industries.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with audits of client company financials to ensure compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards.
• Examine records to ensure proper recording and authorization of transactions, compliance with policies, and applicable laws.
• Prepare portions of compilation, review, and audit engagements, including preparation of workpapers and drafting financial statements.
• Assist with various special projects.
• Potentially prepare tax returns and assist in tax planning.

What makes you the ideal candidate:

• A background of success in accounting and audit services and a desire to make a difference for clients and colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to building lasting relationships.
• A dedication to professional development and an eagerness to stay ahead of evolving accounting standards and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Masters in Accounting.
• CPA certification or progression toward completion.
• 3 - 5 years of public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies and risk-based audit approaches.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Client service-oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Familiarity with FASB standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with tax preparation is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial statement preparation, audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Proficiency in auditing software (e.g., CCH ProSystem fx Engagement, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to prepare clear and concise work papers that support audit conclusions.
• Solid communication skills to interact with clients and team members, including the ability to clearly explain audit findings and recommendations.
• Time management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in performing audit tasks.

SFW Partners, LLC is a privately held firm with a reputation for incredible client service and deep industry expertise. We offer a “people first” culture integrated into all we do. For over 55 years, SFW has proudly served St. Louis by providing our clients full-service advisory, accounting, tax, and audit services. Our purpose is to serve and support people – achieving more together.

To learn more about our organization, extensive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development, please visit our website: 

https://www.sfw.cpa/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfw-partners-llc-formerly-shapiro-flom-&-company-llc-/

If you are a team member who values a strong work culture and a firm that supports your success, join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success. Apply online today!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please.

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