Assurance Senior Associate-Government

About the Firm

Sorren is a top‑50 national advisory firm that blends deep expertise with a human‑first approach. We work with people, building lasting relationships and delivering strategic solutions in accounting, assurance, tax, advisory, and private client services. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, offering a high‑performing yet balanced work environment where career development and personal well‑being go hand in hand.

Position Summary

The role involves performing and supervising larger, more complex assurance projects, including audits, reviews, and compilations for municipal governments, school districts, special districts, and non‑profit organizations.

Essential Duties

• Perform and supervise complex assurance engagements, addressing consolidations, deferred tax calculations, and going‑concern assessments.
• Apply GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks to audit procedures.
• Train, supervise, and delegate work to associates and interns; review their workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
• Customize audit strategies based on identified risks and ensure issues are addressed during planning and performance.
• Analyze financial statements and disclosures for errors or omissions.
• Prepare client correspondence, conduct internal‑control walkthroughs, and handle client inquiries.
• Contribute to engagement budgets and monitor performance against those budgets.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients regarding audit‑related issues and project status.
• Participate in department‑wide training and independent learning to maintain and expand technical knowledge.
• Demonstrate strong time‑management skills to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple engagements.
• Meet annual billable‑hour targets and other performance metrics.
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of specialized assurance experience auditing municipal governments, school districts, special districts, and non‑profit organizations.
• CPA license or eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Comprehensive understanding of audit standards, procedures, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency with audit‑related software and tools.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to supervise and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting.
• Analytical thinking to address complex accounting and assurance challenges.
• Full‑time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, including a firm‑wide winter break (December 24 – January 1).
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service).
• Mentorship and career development programs.
• CPA exam support.
• Firm‑sponsored events and spontaneous team activities.
• Celebrations to mark milestones such as the end of busy season and the holidays.