Description

Audit Senior

Remote with Bradenton Travel

Looking for more than just another busy season?

At CS&L CPAs, we've been helping businesses, nonprofits, governments, and individuals navigate financial success for over 70 years. We're proud of our reputation, but we're even more proud of our people. We believe great accounting starts with strong relationships, genuine collaboration, and creating an environment where professionals can grow both personally and professionally.

If you're an experienced auditor who enjoys working directly with clients, mentoring team members, and making an impact beyond checking boxes, we'd love to meet you.

Why CS&L?

We know talented professionals have options, so we invest in creating a workplace where you can build a rewarding career while maintaining a life outside of work.

Hybrid work flexibility
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (2 medical plans available)
Group Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Benefits including: Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Telehealth Services, Additional Life Insurance Options
401(k) Retirement Program
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
CPA Exam Bonus Program
Mentorship & Business Development Program
CS&L Cares Program – Supporting our team members and communities when they need it most

Where You'll Work

This hybrid position is based in our downtown Bradenton office. During peak season (approximately September–April), expect to be on-site 3–5 days per week, with time split between our offices and client locations, including periods of full-time client site work. Overall, approximately 40–50% of the year is spent working on-site with clients in the Bradenton/Sarasota area. Greater remote flexibility is available during non-peak months.

What You'll Do

As an Audit Senior, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while helping develop the next generation of auditors. You'll work closely with governmental and nonprofit clients, lead audit engagements, solve complex accounting issues, and build trusted client relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading day-to-day audit engagements and serving as the in-charge auditor
Performing and designing audit procedures
Preparing financial statements and related audit documentation
Understanding and applying CS&L's audit methodology
Identifying and communicating accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Principals
Collaborating directly with clients to ensure efficient information flow throughout engagements
Researching new accounting and auditing standards and sharing knowledge with the team
Providing mentorship, coaching, and support to audit staff
Applying knowledge of GAAP and GAAS across engagements
Participating in scheduling, training, research, and other administrative functions

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of audit experience within a public accounting firm
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with governmental financial statements in accordance with GASB standards, primarily through external audit engagements for local governments and nonprofit governmental entities, preferred.
Experience working with nonprofit and/or governmental audits, preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and online research tools
CPA license (or progress toward licensure) Preferred
Travel Expectations: Our auditors enjoy getting out from behind the desk and building relationships with clients. Travel to local client sites is expected almost daily with out-of-town travel ranging 10-20% of the time. Overall, approximately 40–50% of the year is spent working on-site with clients in the Bradenton/Sarasota area.