Senior Audit & Assurance Associate

About the role

Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is seeking an ambitious and motivated on-site Senior Audit & Assurance Associate to support our growing Audit & Assurance practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality workpapers, financial statement drafts, audit communication letters, management representation letters, and required engagement documentation.
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards.
• Manage assigned engagements or engagement areas to keep work on track, on budget, and aligned with deadlines.
• Identify, research, and resolve accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters with limited supervision.
• Review staff work when appropriate and support junior team members through collaboration, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and team members throughout engagement execution, reporting, and client communication.
• Continue developing technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, and financial statement presentation.
• Support engagement teams during peak periods by effectively managing workloads and maintaining flexibility with increased hours to meet client deadlines and commitment.
• Occasionally travel to client locations, including year-end physical inventory observations, with expected travel of up to 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; active CPA license required.
• Four or more years in public accounting with progressive audit and assurance responsibilities.
• Audit management experience in a variety of industries including nonprofit, employee benefit plans, HUD, and privately held companies.
• Experience in compilation and review engagements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, financial statement presentation, and engagement documentation; IFRS knowledge a plus.
• Proficient with engagement management software such as CaseWare or Engagement, and highly technical is use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and keep managers and partners informed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship management skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak busy season periods to meet client and firm demands.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work extended hours during peak busy season periods to meet client and firm demands.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.

Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated client relationship management skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak busy season periods to meet client and firm demands.
• Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, voluntary short and long-term disability, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid time off.

Pay

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.