Senior Audit Associate

About the role

PKP O’Connor Davies is a leading accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices nationwide and globally. Founded over a century ago, we are known for our deep industry expertise, personalized service, and commitment to delivering value to our clients. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. We serve a diverse client base across various industries and sectors, helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Culture is central to PKP O’Connor Davies. We believe our team members are our greatest asset and invest in their growth and success through mentorship, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities. We strive to create a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and team members can make a meaningful impact. We also prioritize work-life balance, offering flexibility and resources to help our team members grow their careers while maintaining fulfilling personal lives.

Essential Duties

• Oversee the efforts of multiple commercial client audit and review engagements and demonstrate the ability to run engagements within allotted time budgets.
• Apply technical skills, take the initiative to identify best practices and improvements, and consider applicability of best practices for other clients.
• Research complex accounting topics and form a conclusion utilizing the Firm’s research tools.
• Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations and ensure satisfaction.
• Identify and communicate to management suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Understand internal control deficiencies, train entry-level staff on internal control processes, and develop comments for management letters.
• Understand risk assessment process and apply knowledge in completing all related forms.
• Prepare financial reports (statements, notes, and any supplemental information) and all other client deliverables.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
• Apply industry trends to analytics, formulate expectations, and determine reasonableness.
• Play a key role in execution of audit and review engagements from planning to wrap-up and develop audit program steps to identify risks to ensure that the assignment quality standards are achieved.
• Manage engagement staff to meet deliverable deadlines, identify roadblocks, and understand critical milestones to meet client service expectations.
• Provide quality on-the-job training and constructive feedback to interns and staff.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE) and training programs.
• Attend professional development, networking events, and training seminars on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm auditing financial statements.
• Experience as in-charge on engagements required.
• CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework (150 credits).
• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including familiarity with US GAAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, and research abilities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and recommendations in client-related matters pertaining to the audit.
• Travel to client locations required.
• Must be able to work in the office at least 3 days per week.

Compensation & Benefits

At PKP O’Connor Davies, we value our team members and are committed to their success and well-being. As part of our comprehensive benefits and compensation package, we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan and Profit-Sharing program
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving accounts
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Work-life programs
• Commuter & Parking benefits programs
• Inclusive Parental Leave Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Firm Holidays
• Community & Volunteering programs
• Recognition & Rewards programs
• Training & Certification programs
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

Specific details will be provided during the hiring process. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

PKP O’Connor Davies is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. To all staffing agencies: PKP O’Connor Davies Advisory, LLP (“PKP O’Connor Davies”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKP O’Connor Davies partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKP O’Connor Davies on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKP O’Connor Davies through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKP O’Connor Davies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKP O’Connor Davies.