Assurance Senior Associate

Eide Bailly LLP • Billings, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assurance Senior Associate performs audit, review, and compilation work for clients, planning and carrying out engagement phases from client kickoff and timeline-setting through workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation. The role analyzes trial balances and complex financial statements using audit software and Microsoft Word and Excel, reconciles accounting information, reviews staff work, and prepares high-risk audit sections and draft financial statements. The associate may conduct fraud interviews, perform client-site fieldwork, and provide post-fieldwork analysis and recommendations to improve client controls and accounting procedures. The role also diagnoses client problems, coordinates activities to meet deadlines, trains and delegates work to staff, and develops client relationships and new business. Attendance at training, professional development, and networking events is part of the position. The role is based in the office in Billings, Montana, with fieldwork at client locations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2–4 years of assurance experience.
• Valid CPA license or working toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Well-rounded knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting work priorities.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and various software packages.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Initiate client engagement meetings and determine engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Plan and perform all phases of engagements, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze and prepare trial balances, complex financial statements, and audit reports using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting information to control accounts.
• Conduct fraud interviews with CEOs, accountants, and other employees as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis after fieldwork to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Request and collect appropriate information to diagnose and solve client problems.
• Coordinate activities to meet client needs within specified time frames.
• Train staff on audit activities and delegate work based on availability and experience.
• Apply work procedures and tailor plans as necessary.
• Perform fieldwork at client locations as needed.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new clients or business to the firm.
• Attend training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) profit sharing.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Certification incentives.
• Education assistance.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior