What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions position at NorthPoint Search Group?
Who: An experienced public accounting professional with at least two years of audit experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
What: Supervises financial institution audits and prepares financial statements while developing expertise in specialized accounting and auditing requirements.
When: Full-time role available immediately.
Where: Within a confidential professional services firm serving financial institution clients.
Why: To support high-quality audit execution, strengthen technical capabilities, and contribute to efficient client service delivery.
Office Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented setting that values accuracy, communication, and professional development.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Position Overview:
The Senior Auditor supports and supervises audit engagements for financial institutions, performs detailed GAAP-based procedures, develops specialized industry expertise, and mentors staff while ensuring client confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise financial statement audits, internal audits, and financial statement preparation engagements for financial institutions under the direction of the engagement manager.
- Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements.
- Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP procedures to validate financial accuracy.
- Develop proficiency in GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation.
- Build expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters unique to financial institutions.
- Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption.
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff auditors.
Qualifications:
- Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
- Minimum of two years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.