Auditor

Mize CPAs Inc. was recently named a Top 200 Workplace for 2024 and 2025 by USA Today! We are a leading regional accounting and IT firm with offices in Topeka and Overland Park, Kansas. Our firm works with clients in a number of industries and has a rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality division that serves clients nationwide.

We are looking for an in-person only Auditor in the Topeka office. Full-time availability is needed, 2300 hours per year. After initial training of approximately 4 - 6 months, a hybrid-remote work schedule can be discussed.

If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have at least two years' experience with external audit in public accounting. You should also have experience working independently, while developing skills towards becoming a Senior Auditor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicates with client to receive information necessary to complete the engagement with a minimum of disruption to client
• Attends and participates in professional education including in-house industry group meetings and participates in professionally sponsored training session
• Uses the firm’s software programs to automate the process from trial balance, financial statement, and the tax return; this may include using technology to link client’s software with the firm’s software
• May be required to perform all phases of an engagement, including report writing and tax return preparation
• Expected to read industry-specific journals and stay current with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
• Develops skills necessary to ensure quality client relationships and loyalty
• Ability to work hours necessary to meet deadlines for work assigned
• Occasional same day or overnight travel for work at client’s offices, meetings and seminars

Required Qualifications:

• In-office work during training, due to the interaction necessary with audit team and trainer/manager; amount of time required will vary based on the individual's experience and abilities
• Individuals at this level normally have a masters or bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, or other related business field
• Minimum of two years' experience in external audit
• CPA eligible
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA licensed
• Strong project management and team management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Proficiency in use of accounting, audit, and tax software
• Experience in delivery of quality client service

Mize CPAs Inc. offers competitive salary and benefits, challenging projects, and ongoing professional development opportunities for our employees. Some of the benefits include: college degree reimbursement, 17 days of PTO and 10 paid Holidays per year, community service PTO, 401(k) match, fitness incentive, and parental leave.

Mize offers hybrid-remote working capabilities, upon completion of in-office training for this position.

With shareholder approval, Mize will purchase the Becker review course for individuals preparing for the CPA exam, time off to take the exam, and reimbursement for the cost of taking each part of the exam once. There is also a bonus for completing certification!

Mize strives for a work-life balance and supports career development as part of our culture. We have annual reviews with career pathing included. Because of our size and variety of industries we serve, there are opportunities for growth within the Firm.