Job Description

Senior Audit Associate

The Senior Audit Associate plays a key role in delivering high-quality assurance and advisory services to a diverse client base. This position is responsible for leading audit engagements, executing risk-based audit procedures, and supervising engagement teams throughout the audit lifecycle. The Senior Audit Associate serves as a primary point of contact for clients during fieldwork, ensuring engagements are completed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with professional standards.

In addition to assurance services, the Senior Audit Associate will participate in a variety of consulting and non-assurance engagements, providing valuable insights to help clients improve financial reporting, internal controls, and business processes. This role also carries significant leadership responsibilities, including mentoring and developing staff, providing timely feedback, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and other assurance engagements using a risk-based audit approach.
• Plan and coordinate engagement activities, including staffing, scheduling, and budget management.
• Supervise, train, and mentor audit staff and associates, providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Review workpapers and audit documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with professional standards.
• Analyze financial statements, internal controls, transaction cycles, and business processes to identify areas of risk and opportunity.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional client service.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Participate in non-attest and advisory engagements, including agreed-upon procedures, internal control assessments, and other client service projects.
• Stay current on emerging accounting, auditing, and regulatory developments affecting clients and the profession.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license preferred, or CPA-eligible candidate actively pursuing certification and making progress toward exam completion.
• 2 to 5 years of recent public accounting audit experience required.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and auditing methodologies.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting requirements, transaction cycles, internal controls, and business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements, competing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members at all levels.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, including training, mentoring, and reviewing the work of multiple team members.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to team success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience auditing clients in multiple industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy.
• Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools such as Engagement Manager & PPC Tools
• Experience managing client relationships and leading engagement teams from planning through completion.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.