Assurance Senior

Confidential Employer; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Assurance Associate to assist in planning and preparing audit workpapers, perform financial analysis, and provide value-added recommendations. The role offers opportunities for technical growth, client interaction, and advancement within the assurance practice.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and strong knowledge of GAAP. CPA license is strongly preferred, with two to five years of public accounting experience

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented assurance professional with client service focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparing audit workpapers.
• Perform financial analysis and gain understanding of client operations.
• Identify client issues and propose value-added recommendations.
• Support staff and intern recruiting activities.
• Work toward CPA completion and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

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.l>
• 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.