Assurance Senior

Staff Financial Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with benefits

Job summary

A professional services firm in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an experienced Assurance Senior to support audit preparations and financial analysis. The candidate will develop workpapers, analyze client information, and engage in meaningful client interactions. Strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance are required, with a CPA license preferred. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment focused on client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit workpapers and perform financial analysis.
• Identify client issues and provide recommendations during audits.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities.
• Monitor and research technical accounting issues.
• Meet chargeable hour goals and participate in internal training.
• Monitor professional developments and research technical accounting issues.
• Identify and communicate problem areas and propose solutions to managers and partners.
• Offer value-added suggestions during audits and reviews.
• Meet assigned chargeable hour goals.
• Participate in internal training as appropriate.
• Work toward completing the CPA exam if not already achieved.

Skills

Accounting procedures

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assurance Senior - Chattanooga, TN

Who: A detail-oriented assurance professional committed to delivering high-quality client service and growing in their technical skillset.

What: Support audit preparation, develop workpapers, analyze financial information, and provide value-added insights to clients.

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

Where: Chattanooga, TN

Why: To contribute to accurate, efficient audit engagements while enhancing client relationships and progressing toward CPA completion.

Office Environment: A fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on accuracy, learning, and client service excellence.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assurance Associate who will assist in planning and preparing audit workpapers, performing financial analysis, identifying client issues, and offering value-added recommendations. This role offers strong opportunities for technical growth, hands-on client interaction, and advancement within the assurance practice.

Essential Functions

• Prepare for audits, including trial balance and lead sheet setup, creating schedules, analyzing spreadsheets, and verifying accuracy of client accounting records.
• Maintain financial updates and gain an understanding of client business operations.
• Meet budget and realization goals and support staff in meeting theirs.
• Identify client issues and clarify service responsibilities during engagements.
• Participate in staff and intern recruiting activities.
• Monitor professional developments and research technical accounting issues.
• Identify and communicate problem areas and propose solutions to managers and partners.
• Offer value-added suggestions during audits and reviews.
• Meet assigned chargeable hour goals.
• Participate in internal training as appropriate.
• Work toward completing 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 knowledge of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proven 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.