Senior Assurance Associate
What You Will Be Doing
- Prepare clear, well-structured audit documentation for advanced assignments, ensuring the execution of high-quality audits.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of industry-specific accounting to solve problems and meet client deadlines using appropriate audit procedures.
- Provide timely feedback to associates and interns through regular meetings during and after audits to support their professional development.
- Set and articulate goals, identifying milestones for personal advancement within the Firm while maintaining strong performance.
- Collaborate effectively in a hybrid work environment, communicating regularly with peers and management to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Review the work of associates and interns to ensure compliance with audit procedures and documentation, while proactively identifying issues and progress to the engagement team.
What You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent years of experience.
- CPA license or actively pursuing CPA license. 150 credit hours for CPA certification or actively pursuing - state dependent
- Minimum two years of experience in tax compliance.
- Must possess a valid state Driver’s License.
Culture
Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open-door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals. Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member’s unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work. We sponsor community-driven events throughout the year and encourage our partners and team members to become actively involved in volunteerism.
Benefits and Work-Life Integration
- Flexible work schedules depending on your department’s needs.
- A competitive paid time off program.
- A competitive subsidized benefit package that includes medical and dental coverage.
- LTD and life insurance, all paid entirely by the Firm.
- A 401(k) plan that includes profit sharing.