Audit Staff Associate

TSA • Williamsville, NY

4d • $68,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Audit Staff Associate joins audit and assurance engagements for a variety of clients and learns the full audit cycle, from planning through reporting. The role works alongside experienced seniors and managers, with early exposure to high-profile and nationally recognized clients and opportunities to develop an area of focus, particularly in healthcare and not-for-profit practices. The associate is expected to grow in responsibility as skills develop, pursue CPA licensure, and contribute to client service, engagement execution, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or MBA degree in Accounting.
• CPA license, or active pursuit of the CPA.
• Up to two years of experience in public or private accounting; internship experience is welcome.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to healthcare and/or not-for-profit clients.
• Audit internship or busy-season experience.
• Curiosity, strong attention to detail, and comfort learning new technology, including AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned audit procedures and testing across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Prepare clear, well-organized workpapers that meet firm and professional standards.
• Research technical accounting and auditing questions and share findings with seniors and managers.
• Review work before submitting it for review to identify errors and confirm completeness.
• Track time accurately and flag potential budget or scope issues early.
• Communicate with client personnel to request information and follow up on open items.
• Learn clients’ businesses and industries to understand the context behind the numbers.
• Participate in client meetings and engagement team discussions.
• Welcome feedback from seniors and managers and apply it to future assignments.
• Look for ways to work more efficiently, including using AI-enabled audit tools where appropriate.
• Participate in firm training, networking, and business development activities.
• Work toward CPA licensure and begin building an area of specialization.

Benefits

• One-on-one career development mentoring and the opportunity to attend professional development courses, including the Tronconi Segarra & Associates Leadership Academy.
• Financial support for the CPA exam and licensing.
• Exposure to a wide variety of challenging assignments and the ability to work on special projects and develop practice area expertise.
• In-office, flexible, and alternative working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, paid vacation and sick time, and nine paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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