Senior Audit Associate

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of engagement responsibilities while helping ensure high-quality client service
• Lead fieldwork for audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses and organizations
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing and executing audit and review plans
• Complete advanced and complex audit testing procedures and prepare high-quality workpapers with minimal supervision
• Draft reviewed and compiled financial statements, including disclosures
• Review work prepared by Audit Associates, provide timely feedback, and assist with coaching and training
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues and discuss recommendations with managers and partners
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and timelines while communicating potential scope changes or challenges
• Serve as a primary client contact by responding promptly, gathering information, and building trusted relationships
• Identify opportunities to improve firm processes, templates, and client service
• Utilize firm technology, including CCH Axcess™, ProSystem fx® Engagement, Excel, and other audit software to deliver efficient, high-quality engagements

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical knowledge of auditing principles and accounting standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Experience managing multiple engagements while balancing deadlines and priorities
• Experience reviewing work, mentoring team members, and providing constructive feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and exceptional client service
• Desire to contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture built on integrity and trust

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
• 3–5 years of public accounting audit experience preferred
• Active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred
• Experience leading engagement areas, reviewing staff work, and interacting directly with clients preferred

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000 (depending on education, experience, and CPA progress)