Audit Senior Associate

Whitley Penn•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitley Penn is hiring a full-time Audit Senior Associate for its Audit department in Dallas or Plano. The role is fully in-office and/or on client site. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., with overtime as needed. The Audit Senior Associate leads audit engagements from planning through completion, builds client relationships and applies knowledge of client operations and objectives to improve engagements, identify issues, and recommend improvements. The position also manages client deadline expectations and engagement budgets, communicates status to Managers, and supervises, teaches, and develops associates and interns. The role requires continued development of expertise in Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and includes participation in proposals, networking, and recruiting. Whitley Penn describes its culture as collaborative, with an open-door policy, entrepreneurial thinking, knowledge sharing, and an emphasis on innovation and teamwork. The firm offers audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services.

Requirements

At least 2 years of public accounting external audit experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
CPA certification, or CPA eligibility with certification in progress.
Strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High dedication, a positive attitude, teamwork, initiative, and eagerness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead audit engagements from planning and execution through completion, ensuring deadlines are met.
Build client relationships and understand client operations, processes, and business objectives to enhance engagements, identify issues, and recommend improvements.
Manage client deadline expectations, monitor actual performance against budget, and communicate engagement status to Managers.
Supervise, teach, and develop associates and interns by delegating assignments, reviewing staff-prepared workpapers, and evaluating performance.
Continuously develop a comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and their application to engagements.
Assist with business proposals, networking, and recruiting opportunities.

Benefits

Firm-paid medical insurance, including free employee-only coverage on 2 of 3 plans.
Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
17 annual firm holidays, with extended breaks around July 4th and year end.
20 days of paid time off.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) with profit sharing.
Discretionary bonus program.
Firm-paid Becker CPA Review Course and reimbursement for exam fees.
Health and wellness program.
Pet insurance.