Audit Associate

Audit Associate 

At Sweeney Conrad, our foundation of “people first” begins with our employees—because we know the success of our firm stems from the relationships within it. We consider our employees family and foster a positive work culture, encouraging a healthy balance between work and life; building a career over having a job; continuing education and skill development; and being actively involved in the Puget Sound community where we live, work, and play. 

We’re proud of our employees and our culture, and have been recognized by Accounting Today as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” and by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of “Washington’s Best Workplaces.” As a rapidly growing midsized firm, we offer vast opportunities for both career and personal development, as well as the best of both small and large firms: 

• Working with a wide variety of clients and industries, while maintaining the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest
• Early and frequent interaction with firm shareholders and clients
• Career development and mentorship from shareholders and client managers
• Company-sponsored technical and intensive leadership training from industry leaders in our international network
• Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, flexible schedules, and reimbursement for continuing education and professional memberships

Audit Associate 

As trusted advisors and dedicated partners, our highly motivated audit associates work with other team members to provide closely held companies and high net worth individuals with a full range of services (including audits, reviews, compilations, bookkeeping, and consulting) that meet their present needs and help them secure a prosperous future. They also represent Sweeney Conrad in the community and develop referral relationships with professionals in related industries. 

Essential duties will include: 

• Gaining a understanding of the client’s business operations, industry, and internal control systems to assess risk
• Assisting in the creation of the audit plan based on the identified risks, ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations
• Collaborating with other team members, including senior auditors, audit managers, and partners, to ensure that the audit progresses efficiently and in compliance with standards
• Assisting in the preparation of the audit report, which includes an opinion on the financial statements, any identified weaknesses, and recommendations for improvement

The successful candidate will have: 

• BA/BS in accounting
• CPA eligible
• A desire to be challenged and for career advancement in a rapidly growing leading firm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

For employees working 20 or more hours per week, Sweeney Conrad offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee with an employee cost-share for dependent coverage; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; and employer-paid life and disability insurance. Sweeney Conrad also provides paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays. PTO and holiday accrual are pro-rated for employees working less than 40 hours per week.  

Sweeney Conrad is interested in every qualified candidate who is legally allowed to work in the US; however, at this time we are unable to sponsor work visas.