Senior Audit & Assurance Associate
About The Position
Schlaupitz Madhavan, P.C. (SMCPA) is seeking an ambitious and motivated Senior Audit & Assurance Associate to support our growing Audit & Assurance practice. As a Senior Audit & Assurance Associate, you will complete a variety of audit, review, compilation, and assurance engagements with accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail. You will work closely with managers, partners, and team members while gaining hands-on experience across a range of client engagements. This position offers opportunities to support junior associates, strengthen client communication skills, and continue developing into a future leader within the firm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; active CPA license required.
- Four or more years in public accounting with progressive audit and assurance responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, financial statement presentation, and engagement documentation.
- Proficient with audit software such as CaseWare or Engagement, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and keep managers and partners informed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated client relationship management skills, leadership potential, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak busy season periods to meet client and firm demands.
- Comfortable with technology and the ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes.
Nice To Haves
- Background with nonprofit, employee benefit plan, HUD, privately held company, compilation, and review clients preferred.
- IFRS knowledge a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality workpapers, financial statement drafts, audit communication letters, management representation letters, and required engagement documentation.
- Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance engagements in accordance with applicable GAAS, SSARS, and firm standards.
- Manage assigned engagements or engagement areas to keep work on track, on budget, and aligned with deadlines.
- Identify, research, and resolve accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters with limited supervision.
- Review staff work when appropriate and support junior team members through collaboration, coaching, and constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with managers, partners, and team members throughout engagement execution, reporting, and client communication.
- Continue developing technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SSARS, auditing standards, and financial statement presentation.
- Support engagement teams during peak periods by effectively managing workloads and maintaining flexibility to meet client deadlines and commitments.
- Travel occasionally to client locations, including year-end physical inventory observations, with expected travel of 10% or less.
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- voluntary short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer matching
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
