Audit Senior

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor leads assigned audit areas and oversees day-to-day engagement execution while supervising and developing junior team members. This role serves as a key liaison between audit staff and management, ensuring audit quality, efficiency, and adherence to professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead and execute complex audit areas in accordance with firm methodology
• Review workpapers prepared by audit staff and interns for accuracy and completeness
• Supervise, coach, and provide feedback to junior team members
• Identify audit issues, perform advanced analysis, and propose resolutions
• Communicate engagement progress, risks, and findings to audit management
• Coordinate client requests, walkthroughs, and audit timelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
• Experience leading audit areas and supervising staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit software

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with mid-market or public company clients
• Experience with complex accounting areas (revenue recognition, leases, equity, etc.)

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Ability to analyze complex data, exercise professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities

Work Environment Including Travel

• On-Site
• Travel to client locations as needed (up to 30%)
• Moderate noise level typical of a professional office environment

Who We Are

At Mellott & Mellott, we combine the depth and sophistication of a leading advisory firm with the culture of a long-standing family business. For more than 70 years, we have served closely held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals throughout the Tri-State region with tax, audit, and strategic advisory services. Our team of nearly 40 professionals is built on trust, responsiveness, and long-term relationships—with both clients and employees. Here, experienced professionals can make an immediate impact, build meaningful client relationships, and grow within a respected, collaborative firm.

Why Join Us

We know talented professionals want more than just another busy season. We offer a long-term career path in an environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and balance.

• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance outside of peak deadlines

• 37.5-hour standard workweek outside of busy season

• Opportunity to bank additional time worked during peak season for future time off

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance and 401(k) match

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Collaborative culture with long-tenured team members

• Direct access to leadership and real opportunities for advancement

• Monthly team events and a connected office environment

• Challenging, meaningful work with quality clients

Disclosure Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be modified at any time.

“Mellott & Mellott" is the brand name under which Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC provide professional services. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. and Mellott Advisors, LLC practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Mellott Advisors, LLC provides tax and business consulting services to their clients. Mellott Advisors, LLC is not a licensed CPA firm.