Senior Audit Associate

Hawkins Ash CPAs•La Crosse, WI

1d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Hawkins Ash CPAs is hiring a Senior Audit Associate for its La Crosse office. The firm is a Top 200 public accounting firm with more than 200 professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, providing audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals. Its regional practice combines the resources of a larger firm with an approachable culture and close client relationships. The position offers opportunities to develop technical expertise and leadership skills while contributing to client and community success. The Senior Audit Associate performs audit and other accounting engagements for schools, nonprofit entities, municipalities, and commercial entities. The role includes planning engagements, conducting fieldwork, preparing financial statements and required reports, preparing and reviewing Form 990s, and supervising associates on engagement teams. Some overnight travel and extended hours may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with CPA certification or CPA eligibility.
Two to five years of similar or related experience.
Exceptional communication skills.
Strong multitasking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and accounting software packages.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary.

Responsibilities

Perform audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for schools, nonprofit entities, municipalities, and commercial entities.
Plan engagements and perform fieldwork.
Prepare financial statements and required reports for management and regulating agencies.
Perform other non-audit accounting services and prepare tax returns when applicable.
Travel to and from engagements, including overnight travel as needed.
Familiarize yourself with and use the firm's research tools.
Prepare and review Form 990s.
Support co-workers' growth by answering questions about firm policy, accounting procedures, and software.
Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting on productivity and adherence to work-plan schedules during fieldwork.