What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Audit Associate position at Verital Advisory Search?
Milwaukee, WI | Hybrid
Annual base salary: $80,000 to $100,000 | Based on experience
- Ready to take greater ownership of audit engagements and build the experience to move into management? We are partnering with a growing accounting and advisory firm seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Milwaukee. This hybrid opportunity offers meaningful client exposure, visibility with firm leadership, and room to grow as the business expands.
- You will lead day-to-day audit fieldwork, work directly with clients, and help develop junior team members. This is a strong fit for a public accounting professional who enjoys understanding a business, asking thoughtful questions, and turning audit findings into useful conversations.
What you will do
- Lead assigned audit areas from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and completion.
- Perform substantive testing, evaluate internal controls, and document clear, well-supported conclusions.
- Prepare and review workpapers, financial statements, and related disclosures.
- Coordinate client requests, resolve questions, and keep managers informed of progress and potential issues.
- Guide junior associates and provide practical feedback on their work.
- Identify accounting issues and research guidance with support from engagement leadership.
What you bring
- Approximately 2 or more years of external audit experience within a public accounting firm.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; CPA or progress toward the CPA preferred.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, generally accepted auditing standards, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience taking ownership of audit sections and communicating directly with clients.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Why consider this opportunity
- Hybrid work arrangement in Milwaukee.
- Opportunities to build engagement leadership skills and progress toward management.
- Visibility with firm leadership and exposure to client decision makers.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match and paid time off (PTO).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Pet insurance.
If you have a strong public accounting audit foundation and are ready for more ownership, apply with your resume to learn more.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000