Audit Senior - Government/Non-Profit

Company: Rushton
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: If you are looking for a highly respected firm that has deep roots within the community, builds strong relationships with their clients and is awarded best in their community for multiple years, then Rushton is the place for you. Rushton is one of Northeast Georgias largest and most respected accounting firms in the region for over 40 years and is seeking an Audit Associate professional in our growing Government Audit Division. The selected individual will be provided an opportunity to help our clients grow their businesses while working with a team of professionals who share in the same goals. You will work in a professional environment with state-of-the-art business development tools and be provided training that will allow you to continually grow your career! Within our fully renovated building, our teams are highly trained, educated and closely work with our clients to know their businesses well. Our professionals encounter new assignments that provide opportunities to learn, grow and understand how businesses operate. The Audit Senior works directly with all levels of the firm, including closely with Audit Associates, Supervisor and Managers, and performs test work on multiple types of contract audits. The Audit Senior demonstrates professional creativity in dealing with client matters and make constructive suggestions to improve client operations with leadership. The Audit Senior effectively analyzes transactions, recognizing potential allowability/allocability issues, conducts appropriate research, and works closely with the team and leadership on resolving the issue. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate, organize and schedule engagements to ensure all deadlines are met Communicate and engage with clients to ensure their best interests are achieved Assume responsibility for routine and non-routine engagements, including planning, technical issues and other decisions Maintain and research accounting knowledge to provide solutions to problems Provide timely feedback on each engagement to ensure staff learning and development Facilitate and participate in in-house Continuing Professional Development, training, and team-building activities Assist in special projects as assigned by Partners Demonstrate and acquire professional and subject matter expertise Act as a mentor for Audit Associates and staff LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS Develop professionally by promoting the firm, increasing firm profitability, training, and developing staff Provide technical expertise this is recognized both in and outside the firm Take the initiative to participate, seek and positively influence productivity Motivate others, helping them to understand and visualize professional/personal goals Display respect and fairness while managing others, bringing conflict into the open to enhance the quality of decisions and team effectiveness Demonstrate integrity, ethical decision-making and behaviors that build trust across teams and with clients. Create an environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, inclusion and challenges traditional approaches. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION Bachelor's degree in a business concentration, preferably in Accounting Valid CPA or EA or working towards Minimum of 2-5 years experience in public audit accounting Recent public accounting experience preferred Superior oral/written communication skills Up-to-date computer skills Well-developed decision-making skills and initiative to act upon those decisions Capability to work calmly and effectively under pressure while prioritizing heavy workloads Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for audit service requirements Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively Candidate must be local Willingness to travel: In-office 40-50%; Daily travel 30%; 10-20% overnight travel. LETS TALK BENEFITS We are proud to offer our employees a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, including 401(K), 401(K) matching, Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Unlimited PTO, personal financial planning services from our in-house financial planner. In search of obtaining your CPA license? - Look no further - we have a program you do not want to miss out on! WHO WE ARE Rushton is in Gainesville, Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating over 42 years of business, the firm is one of Northeast Georgia's largest and most respected accounting firms representing clients throughout the region. With a staff of more than 75 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from standard tax planning and preparation to sophisticated management advisory services and consulting. Though we are a large local firm, we thrive on developing personal, long-term relationships with every client. We are proud winners of Best of Hall for the past FIVE years, Top 500 Firms in 2022, Best Firms to Work For and named Best Firms for Young Accountants in 2022 by accountingTODAY! WHAT WE BELIEVE Our firm believes strongly in family values and works together to provide opportunities for a healthy work and home relationship. Our hiring decisions are based as much on strong ethics and moral character as on intelligence and professional training. We take work/life balance seriously, with business casual, Friday's off in the summer months, dress for your day, unlimited PTO, and community involvement. The success of Rushton can be directly attributed to the firms employees. We make substantial investments in hiring, developing, and retaining our employees. We make substantial investments in hiring, developing, and retaining our employees. We offer a great work environment and outstanding quality of life in Gainesville, the county seat for Hall County and the financial center of Northeast Georgia. The area's beauty in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier is matched by a vibrant business, cultural and entertainment environment. If you have audit experience, leadership skills and the technical know-how we are seeking, please submit your resume for consideration. Take the career leap - we will catch you with open arms! INTERESTED? Email your cover letter and resume to Frankie Capparelli, PHR, Human Resources Manager at fcapparelli@rushton.cpa Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Rushton, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all individuals.

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