Senior Assurance Associate

Talley LLP • Orange, CA

2d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Assurance Associate plays a key role on audit and assurance engagement teams, collaborating closely with Managers to execute engagements for high-net-worth individuals, privately held businesses, and nonprofit organizations across a variety of industries. This role is ideal for an experienced audit professional who works well independently, takes ownership of engagement sections with minimal oversight, and is comfortable operating in a primarily virtual, remote-first team environment. This is a remote position, with in-person office collaboration required approximately once per month. Given the virtual nature of the role, the Senior Assurance Associate must be highly independent, self-directed, and comfortable managing their own workload and communicating proactively without daily in-person supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required
• 2–5 years of audit and assurance experience in public accounting
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and autonomously in a remote environment, managing time and priorities with minimal oversight
• Hands-on, practical experience using AI tools in day-to-day accounting or audit work, beyond basic familiarity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work

Nice To Haves

• CPA license preferred
• Private company and/or nonprofit audit experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Caseware Cloud is a plus

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, execute, and complete assigned sections of audit and assurance engagements with minimal supervision
• Perform and review audit testing procedures, ensuring compliance with firm and professional standards
• Prepare and review workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Draft financial statements and related disclosures for Manager and Partner review
• Lead walkthroughs, risk assessments, and internal control testing, identifying issues requiring escalation
• Manage engagement timelines and deliverables, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule
• Apply GAAP and auditing standards across a range of engagement types, including private company and nonprofit clients
• Analyze financial data to identify inconsistencies, unusual trends, or areas of audit risk
• Research complex accounting and audit-related issues and present findings to engagement leadership
• Actively use AI-enabled tools in day-to-day work to improve engagement efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround, not merely general familiarity with them
• Utilize firm technology and audit software to manage engagements effectively; experience with Caseware Cloud is a plus
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day engagement matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, professional communication
• Develop a deep understanding of client operations, systems, and industries, particularly within private company and nonprofit sectors
• Anticipate client needs and respond promptly to requests for information and documentation
• Provide guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by Associates and Interns
• Collaborate effectively with Managers and Partners in a primarily virtual team environment
• Participate in internal training and continuing education opportunities
• Contribute to a positive, accountable team culture despite a remote-first structure

Benefits

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Defined growth opportunities and a clear path for advancement within the Audit & Assurance practice
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with the flexibility of a remote-first role
• Exposure to a diverse and sophisticated client base, including private companies and nonprofit organizations
• Mentorship and career development opportunities
• Integration across tax, legal, and consulting service lines
• Genuine commitment to innovation, including practical, everyday use of AI tools
• Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement within the firm

What This Job Offers

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