Audit Senior Associate

The Audit Senior is responsible for leading audit engagements from planning through completion, supervising staff auditors, performing complex audit procedures, and ensuring high-quality delivery of financial statement audits in accordance with GAAP and professional auditing standards. This role involves extensive client interaction, technical research, engagement management, and the ability to work independently while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• • Lead and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.
  • Perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, and determine appropriate audit procedures.
  • Execute complex audit procedures including substantive testing, internal control testing, analytics, sampling, and documentation.
  • Identify audit issues and propose practical, value-added recommendations.
  • Draft financial statements, footnotes, and audit reports.
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to junior team members.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client personnel during engagements.
  • Gather and analyze client information to understand business operations and audit risk areas.
  • Communicate audit findings clearly through written and verbal communication.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and engagement continuity.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, AICPA standards, and firm audit methodology.
  • Conduct technical research on accounting and audit issues and assist teams in applying guidance.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional ethics and standards.
  • Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate fieldwork logistics and deadlines across multiple clients.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and additional client services.

Required

• • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • 2–5 years of public accounting audit experience.
  • Prior experience auditing employees benefit plans, construction, manufacturing/distribution.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with audit software/tools.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred

• • CPA license or CPA-eligible.
  • Prior experience in a mid-sized or regional public accounting firm.

Work Environment & Expectations

• • Mix of in-office, client-site, and remote work depending on firm policy.
  • Overtime required during peak periods (“busy season”).