Assurance Senior

Confidential Employer; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Assurance Senior to support audit engagements, prepare workpapers, analyze financial information, and provide value-added insights. The role offers opportunities to expand technical skills, build client relationships, and progress toward CPA completion.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA strongly preferred, 2–5 years of public accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for audits, including trial balance setup, lead sheets, schedules, and financial analysis.
• Verify client accounting records and update financial statements.
• Understand client businesses and industry considerations.
• Meet budget and realization goals while supporting staff.
• Identify client issues and clarify service responsibilities.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting efforts.
• Stay current on professional developments and research technical issues.
• Propose value-added solutions from audit and review work.
• Work toward passing the CPA exam where needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assurance Senior - Birmingham, AL

Who: A detail-oriented assurance professional with a strong interest in providing high-quality client service.

What: Support audit preparation, develop workpapers, analyze financial data, and identify value-added opportunities for clients.

When: Full-time role with chargeable hour expectations and ongoing professional development.

Where: Birmingham, AL

Why: To contribute to client success through accurate audit work, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

Office Environment: A supportive, fast-paced team environment focused on accuracy, communication, and professional growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assurance Associate who will support audit engagements by preparing workpapers, analyzing financial information, identifying issues, and offering value-added insights. This role offers opportunities to expand technical skills, contribute to client relationships, and progress toward CPA completion.

Essential Functions

• Prepare for audits, including trial balance and lead sheet setup, schedule creation, and financial analysis.
• Verify client accounting records and update financial statements.
• Gain understanding of client businesses and industry considerations.
• Meet budget and realization goals while supporting staff in meeting their targets.
• Identify client issues and clarify service responsibilities.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting efforts.
• Stay current on professional developments and research technical issues.
• Identify problem areas and propose solutions to managers and partners.
• Provide value-added suggestions from audit and review work.
• Meet assigned chargeable hour goals.
• Participate in internal training as needed.
• Work toward passing the CPA exam if not already achieved.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.