Audit Associate

Lauterbach & Amen is a well-established CPA firm specializing in accounting auditing and financial services. The firm is a recognized leader in the accounting industry and has grown continuously over the past twenty years. With our roots in governmental accounting we have continued to develop additional specialties to meet the needs of a diverse strong and growing client base. At Lauterbach & Amen we value our people and know that each employee is vital to our success.

We are searching for a full-time Audit Lead to join our Audit department. This role will be based in the Greater Milwaukee area.

In addition to an energetic and supportive culture we offer a comprehensive benefits package - including health dental vision life STD and LTD insurances and 401(k) match. To show our dedication to balance our starting paid time off benefit is 4 weeks.

Lauterbach & Amen is committed to offering compensation that is fair transparent and competitive. The anticipated average salary range for this position is $55000-$65000 with the final offer determined based on business-related factors such as geographic location relevant experience education skill set and professional certifications. As part of our compensation philosophy offers are typically not made at the top of the range to allow room for future growth and salary progression over time

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary daytoday lead on assigned audit engagements helping to manage planning execution and wrapup.
• Perform and oversee risk assessments including identification of key audit areas and tailoring audit procedures accordingly.
• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings including verifying financial statement information to supporting documentation and appraising the adequacy of internal control systems.
• Conduct onthejob training and contribute to the development of staff by answering technical and procedural questions for less experienced team members.
• Act as the primary client liaison during fieldwork maintaining professional and responsive communication.
• Coordinate information requests status updates and issue resolution with client management.
• Identify and clearly communicate audit findings control deficiencies and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• 1-6 years of experience
• Pursuing CPA a plus
• Government or Non-profit Audit experience preferred
• Ability to travel 80% of the time around the suburbs of Milwaukee with occasional travel to other locations in Wisconsin
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO