Assurance Senior

Staff Financial Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ongoing professional development

Fast-paced team environment

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an Assurance Associate in Birmingham, AL. This full-time role involves supporting audit engagements through preparation of workpapers, financial analysis, and communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA license preferred, and a strong understanding of accounting principles. Join a supportive team where you can grow your career and contribute to client success through accurate audit work and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Two to five years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for audits and analyze financial data.
• Verify client accounting records and update financial statements.
• Identify client issues and provide value-added suggestions.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Accounting principles

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

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.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.