Senior Associate - Governmental Audit

ATLAS CPAs & Advisors PLLC•Englewood, CO

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

ATLAS CPAs & Advisors PLLC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Associate with substantial governmental audit experience to lead engagements from planning through fieldwork and reporting, with limited day-to-day guidance and manager or partner oversight to join our growing audit team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and accuracy. This is an onsite position that may be based in any of our Colorado offices with required in-office attendance 5 days per week.

Requirements

Substantial technical knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing requirements, including applicable Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
Ability to organize engagement work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with limited day-to-day guidance.
Sound professional judgment in evaluating audit evidence, drawing conclusions, and recognizing matters requiring escalation.
Strong analytical and research skills to investigate discrepancies and develop proposed resolutions to technical questions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for explaining technical matters and working with clients and engagement teams.
Proficiency with audit and accounting software, such as CCH.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional ethics.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
4–6 years of relevant audit experience, with governmental audits comprising approximately 75% or more of that experience.
Demonstrated experience independently executing governmental audit engagements from planning through fieldwork and final reporting.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred.
Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete governmental audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork and reporting within established timelines.
Complete other assigned duties and special projects.
Document internal control evaluations, substantive testing results, and conclusions in accurate, complete audit working papers that meet professional standards and firm requirements.
Prepare draft audit reports and review financial statements and related disclosures for manager or partner review.
Present identified audit issues, supporting research, and proposed resolutions for review.
Coordinate client information requests, track outstanding items, and communicate engagement progress, findings, and deadlines to clients and engagement teams.
Maintain organized engagement files and safeguard confidential client information.
Conduct fieldwork at client locations as needed.