Assurance Senior Associate

Eide Bailly • Akron, OH

246d

About The Position

A typical day as an Assurance Senior Associate in Ohio includes performing audit, review, and compilation procedures for clients in the manufacturing and distribution, real estate, construction, and employee benefit plan industries. Works with all phases of client engagements including workpaper, financial statement, and audit report preparation. Assists with planning and scheduling engagements. The role may also include the following: Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations. Performs audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients. Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation. Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel. Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed. Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements. Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures. Collect and analyze client information to solve problems and meet deadlines. Coordinates various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame. Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability and experience. Conduct fieldwork at client locations as necessary. Network, build relationships, and attract new business to the Firm. Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required).
• 2-4 years of assurance experience (required).
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or working towards obtaining CPA license (required).
• Knowledge of auditing standards and accounting principles.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and using various software packages.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements (~20% of time).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings to establish engagement timelines, objectives, and expectations.
• Perform audit, review, or compilation procedures for clients.
• Manage all engagement phases, including workpaper, financial statement, and report preparation.
• Analyze trial balances and prepare complex financial statements using audit software, Word, and Excel.
• Reconcile accounting data with control accounts and conduct fraud interviews as needed.
• Review staff work, prepare high-risk audit sections, and draft financial statements.
• Provide financial analysis post-fieldwork to improve client controls and procedures.
• Collect and analyze client information to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate various activities to meet client needs within a specified time frame.
• Train and delegate tasks to staff based on availability and experience.
• Conduct fieldwork at client locations as necessary.
• Network, build relationships, and attract new 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree