Senior Audit Associate

The Audit & Assurance Senior is responsible for leading audit engagements, performing financial statement audits, reviews, and assurance services while providing exceptional client service across a variety of industries. This role combines technical accounting knowledge, risk assessment, financial reporting, and team leadership to deliver high-quality audit engagements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to helping clients strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take hands on role in audit, review, and assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of client services
• Prepare and review audit workpapers in accordance with professional auditing standards, firm methodologies, and regulatory requirements
• Perform comprehensive risk assessments by evaluating client operations, industry trends, economic conditions, and internal control environments to develop effective audit strategies
• Conduct substantive testing, analytical procedures, internal control evaluations, and audit documentation to support engagement conclusions
• Work directly with clients to obtain financial information, conduct interviews with management, resolve audit issues, and maintain strong professional relationships throughout the engagement
• Prepare financial statements, including cash flow statements, footnote disclosures, management representation letters, and communications with those charged with governance
• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and project milestones, communicating potential risks, delays, or budget variances to engagement leadership
• Perform additional audit, assurance, and advisory responsibilities as assigned

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Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Degree completion or active progress toward completion is preferred
• 4 years of experience in public accounting, audit, assurance, internal audit, or a related financial environment
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), financial reporting, and audit methodolog
• Experience preparing audit workpapers, financial statements, audit documentation, and supporting engagement deliverable
• Understanding of audit planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, analytical procedures, and internal control evaluation

Desired Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or another relevant professional certification
• Experience serving clients across multiple industries, including privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, or middle-market companies
• Familiarity with internal controls, SOX compliance, SOC examinations, fraud risk assessment, and internal audit engagements
• Experience identifying process improvements, strengthening audit efficiency, and delivering value-added client recommendations
• Knowledge of emerging accounting standards, audit technologies, data analytics, and financial reporting best practices
• Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering exceptional client service through a consultative, advisory approach