Senior Audit Associate – CPA Firm | Audit, Assurance & Growth

About the role

Kirsch CPA Group is a 100% employee-owned CPA firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join their growing audit and assurance team. This role is ideal for an audit professional who wants meaningful client work, leadership opportunities, and a long-term path forward without sacrificing balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and assurance engagement work
• Plan and coordinate phases of client engagements
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and financial statements
• Identify audit risks, accounting issues, and improvement opportunities
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication
• Supervise, mentor, and review staff accountants
• Collaborate with managers and partners on engagement strategy
• Stay current on audit standards, accounting guidance, and industry trends

Requirements

• 2–5 years of public accounting audit experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with audit, review, compilation, or assurance engagements
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and financial statements
• Able to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication skills
• Client service mindset and desire to grow

Preferred

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
• Experience supervising or reviewing staff work
• Experience with privately held companies, family-owned businesses, or nonprofit clients
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Monthly accounting or QuickBooks Online experience (plus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• ESOP / employee ownership opportunity
• Retail plan
• Generous PTO
• Maternity and parental leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Work-from-home options
• Summer Fridays with reduced hours
• Professional development and career coaching

Pay

$75,000 - $100,000 per year

Schedule

Full-Time

Location

Kirsch CPA Group

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